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
Take up with 2 c.c. of dilute hydrochloric acid, add 10 c.c. of the potassic sulphocyanate solution, and make up to 50 c.c.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
Potassic Cyanide is an easily fusible and somewhat volatile salt, which, when fused, readily removes oxygen and sulphur from metallic compounds, and forms potassic cyanate or sulphocyanate as the case may be.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
A series of titrations of a copper solution by means of a solution of potassic cyanide gave the following results:— Copper taken.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius
The potassic platinic chloride is an article of commerce.
From Photographic Reproduction Processes by Duchochois, Peter C.
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