potassa
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of potassa
From New Latin, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at potass
Example Sentences
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He dissolves x grs. of caustic potassa in one ounce of orange-peel water, and gives from xij to xx gtt. four times a day, in a cup of broth.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
Carbonate of potassa, twenty grains; milk of almonds, three ounces; oil of sassafras, three drops.
From Our Deportment Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most Refined Society by Young, John H.
The gloss of the image is removed by means of a solution of caustic potassa at 10 per 100, and the proof finally washed with care.
From Photographic Reproduction Processes by Duchochois, Peter C.
For this purpose he uses by preference nitrate of potassa, which may be added without any risk, and which gives the explosive compound a very much greater rapidity or vehemence, and consequent force of explosion.
The salts of potassa, magnesia, and iron, of manganese, silica, and fluorine, are always present, and perform services of greater or less obvious moment in the animal economy.
From Martyria or Andersonville Prison by Hamlin, Augustus C.
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