potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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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
Effect of Varying Temperature.—The assay after the addition of the potassic iodide must be kept cold, else iodine may be volatilised.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
But the case is altered when potassic manure is used, and especially when applied to land bearing beans.
From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various
It is separated by fusing the ore with potassic nitrate, extracting with water and precipitating with baric chloride.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
This multiplied by 1.413 will give the weight of the potassic platino-chloride from which it was formed.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
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