Potassa

Translation of "potassa" into Russian

Noun

/pəˈtæs.ə/

potassa

Potash is used as a fertilizer in agriculture.

Поташ используется как удобрение в сельском хозяйстве.

Additional translations

Noun

/pəˈtæs.ə/

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.

Adjective

/pəˈtæs.ə/

Relating to or containing potassa (potassium hydroxide or potassium carbonate), used before another noun.

The dyer prepared a potassa solution for the fabric treatment.