ferrocyanide

noun

fer·ro·cy·a·nide | \ ˌfer-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnīd

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Definition of ferrocyanide

1 : the tetravalent anion Fe(CN)₆⁴⁻

2 : a compound containing the ferrocyanide anion especially : the salt K₄Fe(CN)₆ used in making blue pigments (such as Prussian blue)

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Riepenhoff got the idea three years ago while studying cyanotypes, an old photo technique that involves placing objects on paper coated with iron and potassium ferrocyanide. — Laura Mallonee, WIRED, "The Ocean Made These Wild Photos. Yes, Really," 30 Aug. 2016

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ferrocyanide

noun

fer·ro·cy·a·nide | \ ˌfer-ō-ˈsī-ə-ˌnīd

\

Medical Definition of ferrocyanide

1 : the tetravalent anion Fe(CN)₆⁴⁻

2 : a compound containing the ferrocyanide anion especially : the salt K₄Fe(CN)₆ used in making blue pigments (as Prussian blue)

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