potassic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of potassic
First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Boil the finely divided substance with about one-eighth its bulk of pure hydrochloric acid; add from time to time potassic chlorate until the solids are reduced to a straw-yellow fluid.
From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison ) Robertson
Since, however, the discovery of the Stassfurt mines, all potassic manures have come from these.
From Manures and the principles of manuring by Charles Morton Aikman
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
A potassic fertilizer increased the yield of nitrogen one-third.
From The Galaxy, April, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—April, 1877.—No. 4. by Various
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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