black ash

• Résidu sombre et poudreux laissé après la combustion de matières organiques, souvent associé aux éruptions volcaniques, aux incendies de forêt ou aux processus industriels.

A dark, powdery residue left after burning organic materials, often associated with volcanic eruptions, wildfires, or industrial processes.

1. Residue from burningB1formal

   The dark, powdery substance left after something has been burned completely.

   cendre noire

   • The fire left a pile of black ash on the ground.
   • Black ash covered the area after the forest fire.
   • He cleaned the black ash from the fireplace.

2. Tree speciesB2formalamerican

   A type of ash tree (Fraxinus nigra) native to North America, known for its dark bark.

   Frêne noir

   • Black ash trees are commonly found in wetlands.
   • The wood of the black ash is used for making baskets.
   • Black ash is an important species for traditional crafts.