potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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In the reaction of nitric acid, HO NO2 or HNO3 on potassic hydrate, KOH is KO NO2 or KNO3, and H2O.
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A. HNO3 + KOH = KNO3 + H2O Nitric acid potassic hydrate potassic nitrate water In this reaction the potassium is considered, by virtue of its greater affinity, as replacing the hydrogen atom in the hydric nitrate; the hydrogen in turn satisfying the OH group to form water.
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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.
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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.
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But the case is altered when potassic manure is used, and especially when applied to land bearing beans.
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