prussiate

[ pruhsh-ee-eyt, -it, pruhs- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chemistry.

prussiate

/ ˈprʌʃɪɪt /

From French, dating back to 1780–90; prussic acid, -ate ²

Yellow prussiate of potash is an excellent medium, and this is sprinkled over the cherry-heated article to be annealed.

The peculiar salt-radical which exists in the so-called red prussiate of potash.

The ordinary yellow prussiate of potash has this constitution, and is called the ferro-cyanide.

Dissolve a little prussiate of potash, and, if iron is present, it will turn blue.

Ecru: Continue the foregoing operation for blue by passing the goods through a solution of prussiate of potash.

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