clavellated Meaning, Definition & Usage

Clav"el*la`ted adjective

Etymology

Cf. LL. cineres clavelatti ashes of burnt lees or dregs of wine, F. clavel an inferior sort of soda, E. clavate.

Definitions

1. (Old Chem.) Said of potash, probably in reference to its having been obtained from billets of wood by burning. Obs.