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prussic

[ pruhs-ik ]
/ ˈprʌs ɪk /

adjective Chemistry.

of or derived from prussic acid.

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Origin of prussic

First recorded in 1780–90; see origin at prussic acid

Words nearby prussic

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