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Potassa
Translation potassa into russian
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potassa
Noun
A white, crystalline, water-soluble solid, potassium hydroxide (KOH), used in the manufacture of soap and as a reagent.
The chemist used potassa to neutralize the acid in the solution.
An impure form of potassium carbonate (K2CO3) obtained from wood ashes, used historically in glassmaking and soap production.
In the 18th century, potassa was commonly used in the production of glassware.