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potassium thiocyanate

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noun

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


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For example, when a solution of a ferric salt is added to a solution of potassium thiocyanate, a deep red coloration is produced, owing to the formation of ferric thiocyanate.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

Titrate the excess silver with N/10 ammonium or potassium thiocyanate until a permanent light brown color appears.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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