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potassic

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po·​tas·​sic | \ pə-ˈta-sik How to pronounce potassic (audio) \

Definition of potassic

: of, relating to, or containing potassium

First Known Use of potassic

1850, in the meaning defined above

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“Potassic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potassic. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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potassic

adjective
po·​tas·​sic | \ pə-ˈtas-ik How to pronounce potassic (audio) \

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: of, relating to, or containing potassium

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