prussiate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of prussiate
From French, dating back to 1780–90; see origin at prussic acid, -ate 2
Example Sentences
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Wash the paper with a solution of prussiate of potass,—the writing will then get a reddish brown colour.
From A Select Collection of Valuable and Curious Arts and Interesting Experiments, Which are Well Explained and Warranted Genuine and may be Performed Easily, Safely, and at Little Expense. by Various Unknown
By partially decomposing yellow ochre with prussiate of potash, we have produced a fine dark blue-green, resembling Prussian green, of great depth and transparency.
From Field's Chromatography or Treatise on Colours and Pigments as Used by Artists by Thomas Salter
A very good black is the prussiate or steam aniline black whose cheapness should recommend it.
From The Dyeing of Cotton Fabrics A Practical Handbook for the Dyer and Student by Franklin Beech
Next, that a preparation containing Red prussiate of potash 2 parts.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
The proportions of the sensitizing liquid, as originally given me by Mr Barnes, were as follows: Red prussiate of potash 8 parts.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
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