prussiate

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

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a ferricyanide or ferrocyanide.
2. a salt of prussic acid; a cyanide.

prussiate

/ ˈprʌʃɪɪt /

noun

1. any cyanide, ferrocyanide, or ferricyanide

Word History and Origins

Origin of prussiate¹

From French, dating back to 1780–90; prussic acid, -ate ²

Example Sentences

Yellow prussiate of potash is an excellent medium, and this is sprinkled over the cherry-heated article to be annealed.

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The peculiar salt-radical which exists in the so-called red prussiate of potash.

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The ordinary yellow prussiate of potash has this constitution, and is called the ferro-cyanide.

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Dissolve a little prussiate of potash, and, if iron is present, it will turn blue.

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Ecru: Continue the foregoing operation for blue by passing the goods through a solution of prussiate of potash.

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