    the meaning is soft, silver-white, highly or explosively reactive metallic element that occurs in nature only in compounds. It is obtained by electrolysis of its â¦ common hydroxide and found in, or converted to, a wide variety of salts used especially in fertilizers and soaps. pottasium got its name from the latin word potash as potassium was first isolated from potash. Potash is an impure form of potassium.
For the adjacent town, see Cottage Grove (town), Wisconsin. Cottage Grove is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 6,248 at the 2010 census. A suburb of Madison, it shares a school district with Monona. The village is located within the Town of Cottage Grove.
The Districtâs very first preserveâacquired in 1916âDeer Grove is one of the premier destinations for everything from botanizing to cross-country skiing. Situated in northwestern Cook County, Deer Grove was the first preserve acquired by the Forest PreÂ­serve District, beginning with 500 acres in 1916. With its long, rich history and extensive trails, the 1,800-acre Deer Grove has attracted generations of visitors, from serious botanists to weekend joggers.