potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
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On being heated it gives off inflammable gases, and leaves a residue formed of potassic carbonate mixed with finely divided carbon.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
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 Cornelius Beringer
It is separated from alumina by taking advantage of its insolubility in potassic hydrate.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
The caustic alkalies are strong alkalies which have a powerful corrosive action on the skin, and the common ones are potassic hydroxide or caustic potash, sodic hydroxide or caustic soda, and lithic hydroxide.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
To saturate the free acid in 1 gramme of wax requires 19 to 21 milligrammes of potassic hydrate, while 73 to 76 milligrammes more are necessary to saponify the myricine ether.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 443, June 28, 1884 by Various
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