ferrocyanide
nounEtymology From ferro- + cyanide.
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Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences The complex ion Fe(CN)₆⁴⁻; any salt containing this ion; they are used in making blue pigments
- Derived terms
- potassium ferrocyanide, calcium ferrocyanide
- Related terms
- ferrocyanic acid, ferricyanide, Prussian blue