Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A tetravalent radical, Fe(CN)6, consisting of six cyanogen radicals united with one atom of iron. Ferrocyanides may be regarded as compounds of this radical with a base.
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The radical ferridcyanogen, isomeric [2] with ferrocyanogen, is supposed to be formed by the coalescence of two equivalents of ferrocyanogen, and is represented by the symbol Cfdy; accordingly the formula of ferridcyanide of potassium is K_ {3} Cfdy.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 Various
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It contains ferrocyanogen, a compound radical, consisting of 1 eq. of metallic iron and 3 eq. of the elements of cyanogen, and is designated by the symbol
Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 Various
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Salts of manganese, lead, or nickel not containing ferrocyanogen.
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