Prus·sian blue
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Definition of Prussian blue
1
: any of numerous blue iron pigments formerly regarded as ferric ferrocyanide
2
: a dark blue crystalline hydrated ferric ferrocyanide Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3·xH2O used as a test for ferric iron
3
: a greenish blue
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“Prussian blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Prussian%20blue. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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Prussian blue
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Prus·sian blue
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Medical Definition of Prussian blue
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: any of numerous blue iron pigments formerly regarded as the ferric salt of ferrocyanide
2
: a dark blue crystalline hydrated compound Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3·xH2O that is a ferrocyanide of iron and is used as a test for ferric iron
— called also ferric ferrocyanide
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The first known use of Prussian blue was in 1724
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