bone-ash

A form of bone ash — The white, powdery ash left when bone is burnt; it is high in calcium phosphate and is used as a fertilizer and in making bone china.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of bone ash.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bone-ash,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bone-ash.

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