ferrocyanide

English

Etymology

From ferro- +‎ cyanide.

Noun

ferrocyanide (plural ferrocyanides)

1. (inorganic chemistry) The complex ion Fe(CN)₆^4-; any salt containing this ion; they are used in making blue pigments

Derived terms

• potassium ferrocyanide
• calcium ferrocyanide

Related terms

• ferrocyanic acid

See also

• ferricyanide
• Prussian blue