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

The following day, Smith told Western diplomats that the Belarusian leader may soon agree to a deal to release several political prisoners in exchange for the U.S. easing sanctions on Belarusian banks and exports of potash—a key fertilizer ingredient. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025

In return, the United States would relax sanctions on Belarusian banks and exports of potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, of which Belarus is a major producer. —Tomas Dapkus, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025

Take potash, a component of fertilizer, for example. —Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Feb. 2025

According to Trudeau, acquiring Canadian natural resources like copper, gold, potash and diamonds is all part of Trump’s plan. —Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 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