potassic

American  

[puh-tas-ik] / pəˈtæs ɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or containing potassium.

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Etymology

Origin of potassic

First recorded in 1855–60; potass(ium) + -ic

Example Sentences

Barilla, a rich potassic manure prepared by burning certain strand plants, especially the saltwort, was also in the past largely exported from Sicily and Spain.

From Manures and the principles of manuring by Aikman, Charles Morton

Effect of Varying Bulk.—In these experiments, 20 c.c. of copper sulphate were taken, 3 grams of potassic iodide added, and also water to the required bulk.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

It is concentrated from the ore in the same way as nickel, and should be separated from that metal by means of potassic nitrite in the way described.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius

In the reaction of nitric acid, HO NO2 or HNO3 on potassic hydrate, KOH is KO NO2 or KNO3, and H2O.

From Scientific American, Vol. XXXVII.?No. 2. [New Series.], July 14, 1877 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures by Various

Platinic chloride combines with other chlorides to form double salts, of which the ammonic and potassic platino-chlorides are the most important.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius