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ferrocyanide
[ fer-oh-sahy-uh-nahyd, -nid ]
ferrocyanide
/ ˌfɛrəʊˈsaɪəˌnaɪd /
noun
- any salt of ferrocyanic acid, such as potassium ferrocyanide, K 4 Fe(CN) 6
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ferrocyanide1
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Example Sentences
Barii ferrocyanidum, L. From pure ferrocyanide of iron digested in baryta water.
White Gunpowder: a mixture of potassium chlorate, potassium ferrocyanide, and sugar.
The precipitate of zinc ferrocyanide formed in the assay solution is white; but if traces of iron are present, it becomes bluish.
Filter, wash with a little hot water; and titrate with standard ferrocyanide.
By adding ferrocyanide of potassium to ordinary ink, an indelible writing ink may be obtained.
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