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potassic

[ puh-tas-ik ]

/ pəˈtæs ɪk /

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of, relating to, or containing potassium.

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Origin of potassic

First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic

Words nearby potassic

potash, potash alum, potash feldspar, potass, potassa, potassic, potassium, potassium acetate, potassium antimonate, potassium-argon dating, potassium bicarbonate

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How to use potassic in a sentence

Any chromium present will now be in solution in the easily recognised form of potassic chromate (see “Chromium”).
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
A solution of cuprous chloride which has absorbed CO gives it up on being treated with potassic bichromate and acid.
Poisons: Their Effects and Detection|Alexander Wynter Blyth
Purchase that sold as potassic cyanide (gold) which contains about 95 per cent.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer
It is very feebly acid; potassic cyanide always having an alkaline reaction.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

A standard solution is made by dissolving 25 grams of potassic cyanide and diluting to a litre.
A Textbook of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines.|Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer