poˈtassuretted, -eted, a.
[irreg. f. potassa after sulphuretted: cf. carburetted.]
Combined with potassium, as in potassuretted hydrogen.
| 1815 W. Henry Elem. Chem. (ed. 7) I. 224 Potassureted Hydrogen Gas. This name I would propose for the solution of potassium in hydrogen gas, which,..results from the action of potassium on water. 1819 J. G. Children Chem. Anal. 46 We reckon at present 23 compound gases, namely, Hydruret..of carbon,..and..of phosphorus, arsenuretted, sulphuretted, telluretted, potassuretted, and selenuretted hydrogen [etc.]. 1858 Mayne Expos. Lex., Potassureted Hydrogen..a combination of potassium with hydrogen, forming a spontaneously inflammable gas. |