There was a heap of old feathery wood-ashes on the hearth.
壁炉上有—堆轻轻的陈年的柴灰。
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Woodashes are leached to extract lye.
木炭被滤过以提取碱液。
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Potash:Name used for various inorganic compounds of potassium, chiefly the carbonate (K2CO3), a white crystalline material formerly obtained from woodashes.