prussiates

/ˈprʌsiˌeɪts/
noun
  1. Plural of prussiate: chemical compounds containing cyanide, especially salts of prussic acid.
    • The factory stored various prussiates in a locked, ventilated cabinet.
    • Many prussiates are used in the production of blue pigments for paints and inks.
    • The chemist studied the properties of different prussiates to find a safer alternative.
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