"potassa" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Dutch potasch (“potash”). Doublet of potash. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|nl|potasch||potash}} Dutch potasch (“potash”), {{doublet|en|potash}} Doublet of potash Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} potassa (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The chemical compound potassium hydroxide. Tags: obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Potassium Synonyms: caustic potash, potash lye Derived forms: potassium
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