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Definition of white ash in English: white ashnoun ˌwʌɪt ˈaʃ 1An ash tree native to eastern North America, Fraxinus americana, widely cultivated for its timber; (also) the strong, pale wood of this tree, now favoured especially for the manufacture of baseball bats (frequently attributive). 2Chiefly Australian. Any of various other trees thought to resemble the white ash, or producing similar timber, especially Eucalyptus fraxinoides (family Myrtaceae).
noun ˌwʌɪt ˈaʃ Chemistry historical Refined sodium carbonate, prepared from black ash by washing with water followed by evaporation.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From white + ash
mid 19th century. From white + ash. Definition of white ash in US English: white ashnounˌwʌɪt ˈaʃ 1An ash tree native to eastern North America, Fraxinus americana, widely cultivated for its timber; (also) the strong, pale wood of this tree, now favoured especially for the manufacture of baseball bats (frequently attributive). 2Chiefly Australian. Any of various other trees thought to resemble the white ash, or producing similar timber, especially Eucalyptus fraxinoides (family Myrtaceae).
nounˌwʌɪt ˈaʃ Chemistry historical Refined sodium carbonate, prepared from black ash by washing with water followed by evaporation.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From white + ash<br>mid 19th century. From white + ash. |