poˈtassio-
combining form of potassium, in the names of double salts of potassium and another substance, as poˌtassio-ˈplatinum (attrib.), poˌtassio-ˈferric adj., of potassium and iron, poˌtassio-mercuric, potassio-plaˈtinic, potassio-tarˈtaric adjs., poˌtassio-ˈtartrate, etc.
| 1873 C. H. Ralfe Phys. Chem. 108 The potassio platinum chloride removed by filtration. 1876 Harley Mat. Med. (ed. 6) 308 Potassio-platinic chloride,..insoluble in alcohol and æther. 1897 Allbutt's Syst. Med. IV. 403 A little tartrate of potash, or potassio-tartrate of soda may be given. |