Etymology
Origin of potass
1790–1800; < French potasse < Dutch potasch (now pronounced and spelled potas ) potash
Example Sentences
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Gargle.—An excellent gargle for general use is:— Chloras Potass.,
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To drink through the day bitartrate potass. oz. j, dissolved in lemonade, until bowels are moved.
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Ferri Chloridi drachm ij; Potass.
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Acidi Carbolici drachm ss; Potass.
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Ferri Chloridi fl. oz. ss; Acidi Sulphurosi fl. drachm ii; Potass.
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