potash

noun

pot·​ash ˈpät-ˌash 

1

: potassium carbonate especially from wood ashes

2

: potassium or a potassium compound especially as used in agriculture or industry

Examples of potash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, over 80% of potash used in the U.S. is imported, primarily from Canada. —Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Canada, the largest supplier of potash—a vital fertilizer ingredient—has faced barriers under Trump-era trade policies, contributing to higher input prices at home. —Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025

Carlos Barria | Reuters President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to increase domestic production of critical minerals, including uranium, copper, potash, gold and possibly coal. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025

While Canadian potash compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continues to enjoy zero import tariffs, the current presidential administration has imposed a 10% tariff on noncompliant Canadian potash imports. —Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

singular of pot ashes

First Known Use

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing potash

• caustic potash

Rhymes for potash

• backlash
• chumash
• eyelash
• moustache
• mustache
• noncash
• rehash
• whiplash
• ash
• bash
• brash
• cache

Kids Definition

potash

noun

pot·​ash ˈpät-ˌash 

: potassium or a potassium compound

Medical Definition

potash

noun

pot·​ash ˈpät-ˌash 

1

a

: potassium carbonate especially from wood ashes

b

: potassium hydroxide

2

: potassium or a potassium compound especially as used in agriculture or industry