potass
[ pot-as ]
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How to use potass in a sentence
The bicarbonate of potass can be obtained from the druggist put up in powders of seven and a half grains, each ready for use.
The Physical Life of Woman: | Dr. George H NapheysYou must next prepare a powder composed of equal parts of chlorate of potass and powdered lump sugar.
Magic | Ellis StanyonPotash, pot′ash, n. a powerful alkali, obtained from the ashes of plants—also potass′.
Our ashes produced a potass of fine colour, and we did not doubt of succeeding, when we should have sent a sample of it to France.
Perils and Captivity | Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] DardThe Duke drank curaçao and potass water, and Mr. Barker drank champagne, while Claudius smoked innumerable cigarettes.
Doctor Claudius, A True Story | F. Marion Crawford
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