fly ash

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/ˈflaɪ æʃ/ /ˈflaɪ ˌæʃ/ En-us-fly ash.oga

Word forms

fly ash

Etymology

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

Synonyms

flue ash
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