PRUSSIC

Etymology

Adjective

prussic (not comparable)

derived from Prussian blue

of, or derived from prussic acid; hydrocyanic

Anagrams

• Crispus

Source: Wiktionary


Prus"sic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. prussique.] (Old Chem.)

Definition: designating the acid now called hydrocyanic acid, but formerly called prussic acid, because Prussian blue is derived from it or its compounds. See Hydrocyanic.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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