Definition of Prusian
Prus"sian (?), a. [From Prussia,
the country: cf. F. prussien.] Of or pertaining to
Prussia. -- n. A native or inhabitant of
Prussia.
Prussian blue (Chem.), any one of
several complex double cyanides of ferrous and ferric iron;
specifically, a dark blue amorphous substance having a coppery luster,
obtained by adding a solution of potassium ferrocyanide (yellow
prussiate of potash) to a ferric salt. It is used in dyeing, in ink,
etc. Called also Williamson's blue, insoluble Prussian
blue, Berlin blue, etc. -- Prussian
carp (Zoöl.) See Gibel. --
Prussian green. (Chem.) Same as Berlin
green, under Berlin.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- From Prussia
- Pertaining to Prussia
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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