pearlash (English, noun)
expansion: pearlash (countable and uncountable, plural pearlashes)
Senses:
topics: chemistry
natural-sciences
organic-chemistry
physical-sciences
glosses: A white amorphous or granular substance which consists principally of potassium carbonate and has a strong alkaline reaction. It is obtained by lixiviating wood ashes and evaporating the lye, and has been an important source of potassium compounds. It is used in making soap, glass, etc.
tags: countable
uncountable
Forms:
form: pearlashes
tags: plural