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ash
1[ ash ]
noun
- the powdery residue of matter that remains after burning.
- Also called volcanic ash. Geology. finely pulverized lava thrown out by a volcano in eruption.
- a light, silvery-gray color.
- ashes,
- deathlike grayness; extreme pallor suggestive of death.
- mortal remains, especially the physical or corporeal body as liable to decay.
- anything, as an act, gesture, speech, or feeling, that is symbolic of penance, regret, remorse, or the like.
ash
2[ ash ]
noun
- any of various trees of the genus Fraxinus, of the olive family, especially F. excelsior, of Europe and Asia, or F. americana white ash, of North America, having opposite, pinnate leaves and purplish flowers in small clusters.
- the tough, straight-grained wood of any of these trees, valued as timber.
- Also æ. the symbol “æ.”
ASH
1/ æʃ /
acronym for
- Action on Smoking and Health
ash
2/ æʃ /
noun
- the nonvolatile products and residue formed when matter is burnt
- any of certain compounds formed by burning See soda ash
- fine particles of lava thrown out by an erupting volcano
- a light silvery grey colour, often with a brownish tinge
ash
3/ æʃ /
noun
- any oleaceous tree of the genus Fraxinus, esp F. excelsior of Europe and Asia, having compound leaves, clusters of small greenish flowers, and winged seeds
- the close-grained durable wood of any of these trees, used for tool handles, etc
- any of several trees resembling the ash, such as the mountain ash
- any of several Australian trees resembling the ash, esp of the eucalyptus genus
ash
4/ æʃ /
noun
- the digraph æ , as in Old English, representing a front vowel approximately like that of the a in Modern English hat. The character is also used to represent this sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet
Other Word Forms
- i·Ա noun
- l adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of ash1
Origin of ash2
Word History and Origins
Origin of ash1
Origin of ash2
Example Sentences
The results were all over the map, but at least one finding was consistent: All but one of the properties showed evidence of high pH, or increased alkalinity, likely because ash is highly alkaline.
The paint was made of ash and charcoal ground, “sifted and mixed” from the Altadena and Palisades fires by arts organizer David Solnit and volunteers.
The Palisades fire stripped the surrounding hillsides of vegetation, paving the way for dirt, ash and other material to pour into the waterway.
“In my hand is a phoenix rising from the ashes, with a green ‘Shrek’ background.
Even after three days spent cleaning up ash and soot following the devastating Los Angeles fires in January, Villarreal said she was the happiest she’d been in years.
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