potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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The potassic platinic chloride is an article of commerce.
From Photographic Reproduction Processes by Duchochois, Peter C.
But the case is altered when potassic manure is used, and especially when applied to land bearing beans.
From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various
It is concentrated from the ore in the same way as nickel, and should be separated from that metal by means of potassic nitrite in the way described.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
The precipitate contains the zinc, which can be dissolved out by boiling with dilute sulphuric acid, and detected by the formation of a white precipitate on the addition of potassic ferrocyanide.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
The quantity of potassic hydrate required to saponify one gramme or 15 grains of pure beeswax varies from 97 to 107 milligrammes.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884 by Various
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