ferricyanide

[ fer-ahy-sahy-uh-nahyd, fer-ee- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt of ferricyanic acid, as potassium ferricyanide, K 3 Fe(CN) 6 .

ferricyanide

/ ˌfɛrɪˈsaɪəˌnaɪd /

noun

1. any salt of ferricyanic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferricyanide¹

First recorded in 1865–70; ferri- + cyanide

Example Sentences

Now, in two of the reagents used, potassium ferro- and ferricyanide, iron is present according to the formul given.

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On p. 231, the same effect is discussed, in detail, in connection with the ferricyanide-ion.

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The ferricyanide had a small influence and, as might be expected, hyposulphite is fatal to the assay.

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To determine the finishing point, place a series of drops of the ferricyanide solution on a dry white glazed plate.

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Ferricyanide of potassium gives a blue precipitate or green coloration; with ferric salts a brown colour only is produced.

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