potassium cyanide
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of potassium cyanide
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Perkovich said a discrepancy between the potassium cyanide obtained by corrections officials and the sodium cyanide called for under state execution protocol "is not a small detail."
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2021
The department bought a solid brick of potassium cyanide in December for $1,530.
From The Guardian ● May 28, 2021
Vigilant viewers will soon observe that Greta, though hospitable, is about as kindly as potassium cyanide.
From The New Yorker ● Mar. 1, 2019
The Tylenol case involved the use of potassium cyanide and resulted in a mass recall.
From Salon ● May 26, 2011
It will be seen from the equation that 170 parts by weight of silver nitrate are required for 130 parts by weight of potassium cyanide.
From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer
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