prussiate

[ pruhsh-ee-eyt, -it, pruhs- ]

/ ˈprʌʃ iˌeɪt, -ɪt, ˈprʌs- /

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noun Chemistry.

a ferricyanide or ferrocyanide.

a salt of prussic acid; a cyanide.

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Origin of prussiate

From French, dating back to 1780–90; see origin at prussic acid, -ate²

Words nearby prussiate

Prussia, Prussian, Prussian blue, Prussianism, prussianize, prussiate, prussic, prussic acid, Prusso-, Prusso-Danish War, Prut

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How to use prussiate in a sentence

Yellow prussiate of potash is an excellent medium, and this is sprinkled over the cherry-heated article to be annealed.
Practical Mechanics for Boys|J. S. Zerbe
The peculiar salt-radical which exists in the so-called red prussiate of potash.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
The ordinary yellow prussiate of potash has this constitution, and is called the ferro-cyanide.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines|Andrew Ure
Dissolve a little prussiate of potash, and, if iron is present, it will turn blue.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889|Barkham Burroughs

Ecru: Continue the foregoing operation for blue by passing the goods through a solution of prussiate of potash.
Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889|Barkham Burroughs

British Dictionary definitions for prussiate

prussiate

/ (ˈprʌʃɪɪt) /

noun

any cyanide, ferrocyanide, or ferricyanide

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