Sentence examples for potash from inspiring English sources
The word "potash" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used in the context of agriculture and chemistry, referring to potassium carbonate or potassium-containing minerals. Example: "Farmers often use potash to improve soil fertility and enhance crop yields."
noun
The water-soluble part of the ash formed by burning plant material; used for making soap, glass and as a fertilizer
The changes Croatia made would have protected a former intelligence boss who faces charges related to the murder of a dissident in West Germany in 1983.Belarus invited a senior Russian businessman to visit and then arrested him, in a row over the breakdown of a potash cartel.
According to a study that was carried out by the Conference Board of Canada, a think-tank, the deal would cost Saskatchewan an estimated C$200m $$198m) a year in tax revenues, because BHP Billiton could write off a C$12 billion potash mine it is developing in the province.BHP Billiton could still sweeten its bid.
Now think again: Saskatchewan boasts the fastest economic growth rate of any Canadian province not just because of wheat but a rich mix of other farm crops as well as potash, uranium, oil and natural gas, all of which are enjoying record prices.
Carl Icahn, an activist investor, has started circling; he disclosed an 8.5% stake in Hertz.Mining for profitBHP Billiton confirmed that it will spin off its less-profitable assets into a separately traded company in order to focus on its core ventures in iron ore, copper, coal, petroleum and potash.
The obsession with cooking and eating fatty food stayed with him.On his release Mr Grass spent months as a labourer in a Düsseldorf potash works trying to satisfy his second hunger, for sex.
It consumes around a quarter of the 50m tonnes of potash produced in the world each year.
Agriculture is a fairly reliable industry and demand for potash-based fertilisers ought to grow along with demand for meat in developing countries: both China and India are huge importers of the stuff.
It started buying potash-exploration rights in Saskatchewan in 2005, has set up shop in a prominent building in downtown Saskatoon, and even was a major sponsor of last winter's world junior-hockey championship in the province.Opposition is more likely to sprout at the national level.
BHP always had the reputation as the foremost exponent of diversification potash and oil are both commodities largely untouched by its rivals.
In 1994, it passed a law requiring that Potash Corp's senior management and related head-office functions remain in Saskatchewan.
BHP Billiton launched a hostile bid for Potash Corp, the world's largest fertiliser producer.
