ash can

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In airports, ash can coat runways, hurt airport personnel and cause a number of other logistical issues.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 28, 2024

Coal ash can cause irritation of the skin, eyes, throat, nose and throat.

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2023

But ash can also have a fertilizing effect, because it is often rich in iron.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 31, 2023

This atmospheric ash can go long distances to impact climate and ecosystems -- even on other continents -- far from the volcano.

From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023

He gave her a hand with the ash can.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith