Etymology

fly ash

Today it means: A residue generated in the combustion of powdered coal or other materials, comprising the fine particles that rise with the flue gases; when generated industrially it is usually captured and can be recycled for use in construction materials. Full definition →

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The story

From fly (“(obsolete) act of flying”, noun) + ash.

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