A utensil used to mash potatoes. / (military slang) A type of hand grenade resembling such a utensil.

(inorganic chemistry) The salt KNbO₃; its crystals have a large nonlinear optical coefficient, and it find use in the manufacture of lasers; nanowires of the substance have been used to produce tunable coherent light.

(chemistry) In electrolysis, the electrode potential at which current begins to increase appreciably, and electrolysis occurs.

A drink supposed to have the magic power to make the drinker fall in love with a specified person.

(alchemy) A theoretical substance which would confer eternal life on the drinker. / (historical) A preparation consisting of gold particles in oil and alcohol.

(chemistry) The difference in voltage between an inert electrode and a system containing oxidation and reduction; a measurement of the system's oxidation

A potato that has been baked for eating.

A baked potato.

(inorganic chemistry) The potassium salt of hydrochloric acid, KCl; it is used as a fertilizer, and in lethal injections

(inorganic chemistry) The alkaline salt K₂CO₃, that is the major constituent of potash; it is used in the production of glass and some soaps.