potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Effect of Varying Bulk.—In these experiments, 20 c.c. of copper sulphate were taken, 3 grams of potassic iodide added, and also water to the required bulk.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Despite these facts, there are many cases where the addition of potassic manures is of the highest importance in increasing plant-growth.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
Barilla, a rich potassic manure prepared by burning certain strand plants, especially the saltwort, was also in the past largely exported from Sicily and Spain.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton
The same point of view was adopted with regard to other goods which were necessities for the United States, as, for example, potassic salt, sugar beetroot seed and other commodities.
From My Three Years in America by Bernstorff, Johann Heinrich Andreas Hermann Albrecht Graf von
As seen under our modern microscopes, there are few prettier sights than the crystallization of such salts as sal ammoniac, potassic nitrate, barium chloride, etc.
From The Seven Follies of Science [2nd ed.] A popular account of the most famous scientific impossibilities and the attempts which have been made to solve them. by Phin, John
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