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

Now, what an abrogation of the trade agreements between Mexico, Canada, and the United States might mean for the potash-fertilizer prices is a different story. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026

Still, the levies include significant exemptions, leaving out some top Canadian imports such as oil, gas and potash. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 21 July 2026

But the latest tariffs will not apply to energy, potash, products subject to tariffs under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, and certain other goods, such as fish or critical minerals. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 21 July 2026

Products that are exempt from the new tariffs include energy, potash, fish and critical minerals, among others. — Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 21 July 2026

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