† ˈpotaˌssane Chem.
[f. potass-ium + -ane.]
Davy's proposed name for potassium chloride.
| 1812 Sir H. Davy Chem. Philos. 327 Muriate of potash, which may be called potassane, consists of 75 of potassium and 67 of chlorine... Potassane is the only known combination of potassium and chlorine. |