ferrocyanide

[ fer-oh-sahy-uh-nahyd, -nid ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a salt of ferrocyanic acid, as potassium ferrocyanide, K 4 Fe(CN) 6 .

ferrocyanide

/ ˌfɛrəʊˈsaɪəˌnaɪd /

noun

1. any salt of ferrocyanic acid, such as potassium ferrocyanide, K 4 Fe(CN) 6

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferrocyanide¹

First recorded in 1835–45; ferro- + cyanide

Example Sentences

Barii ferrocyanidum, L. From pure ferrocyanide of iron digested in baryta water.

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White Gunpowder: a mixture of potassium chlorate, potassium ferrocyanide, and sugar.

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The precipitate of zinc ferrocyanide formed in the assay solution is white; but if traces of iron are present, it becomes bluish.

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Filter, wash with a little hot water; and titrate with standard ferrocyanide.

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By adding ferrocyanide of potassium to ordinary ink, an indelible writing ink may be obtained.

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