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/æʃ/ · ash
noun
- The solid remains of a fire. Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil.
- The nonaqueous remains of a material subjected to any complete oxidation process. The ash from the incinerator was carefully collected and disposed of.
- Fine particles from a volcano, volcanic ash. The eruption spewed massive amounts of ash into the atmosphere, affecting global climate patterns.
verb
- To reduce to a residue of ash. The fire reduced the wood to ash.
- To hit the end off of a burning cigar or cigarette. He ashed his cigar and stubbed it out in the ashtray.
Synonyms
Did you know? The term 'ash' has been used in various contexts, including music, with the band 'Ash' being a popular Irish rock band in the 1990s.