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potash fertilizer
A term for potassium salts that are used mainly as mineral fertilizer in agriculture.
Der Landwirt streut Kali auf die Felder, um das Pflanzenwachstum zu fördern.
The farmer spreads potash on the fields to promote plant growth.
The word 'Kali' (potash) is closely related to the chemical element 'Kalium' (potassium, K). If you know 'Kalium' (potassium), you can remember 'Kali' as a form of potassium salt.
Kalium ist ein wichtiger Nährstoff für Pflanzen.
Potassium is an important nutrient for plants.
This meaning of 'Kali' (potash) is used almost exclusively in agriculture and gardening. It refers to an important mineral fertilizer.
Für ein gutes Wachstum benötigen diese Pflanzen eine Extraportion Kali.
For good growth, these plants need an extra dose of potash.
In an agricultural context, 'Kali' (potash) is often combined with verbs like 'streuen' (to spread), 'düngen' (to fertilize), or 'ausbringen' (to apply).
Im Frühjahr wird Kali auf die Felder ausgebracht.
In spring, potash is applied to the fields.
In chemistry, 'Kali' (potash) is an outdated term. You will find it mainly in older technical texts or historical descriptions of chemical processes.
Zur Herstellung von Seife nutzte man früher eine Lauge aus Wasser und Kali.
To make soap, people used to use a lye made from water and potash.
limescale / lime
'Kalk' and 'Kali' look similar, and both can have to do with minerals or agriculture. Nevertheless, they refer to different substances. In everyday life, 'Kalk' is mainly known as the white deposit in appliances or as a building material and soil treatment. 'Kali' refers to potassium salts, especially as fertilizer. The risk of confusion comes mainly from the similar form of the words and from the area of fertilizers. When talking about white deposits in the bathroom or kitchen, 'Kalk' is the right word. When talking about potassium fertilizer in agriculture, 'Kali' is the right word.
Der Landwirt verwendet Kali, damit die Pflanzen genug Kalium bekommen.
The farmer uses potash so that the plants get enough potassium.
Zum Entkalken der Dusche entfernt Herr Müller den Kalk an den Armaturen.
When descaling the shower, Mr. Müller removes the limescale from the fixtures.