potassium thiocyanate

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noun Chemistry.

a colorless, crystalline, hygroscopic, water-soluble solid, KSCN, used chiefly in the manufacture of chemicals, dyes, and drugs.

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Also called potas·sium rho·da·nide

[rohd-n-ahyd, roh-dan-ahyd]. /ˈroʊd nˌaɪd, roʊˈdæn aɪd/.

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Feel good about using cottage cheese as a dip because it delivers calcium, quality protein and potassium.
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For the last six years he has regularly taken the bromides of potassium and ammonium (one drachm and a half) daily.
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