Prussian /(?)/
Prus·sian
Prussian
a.
- Of or pertaining to Prussia.
Phrases & Compounds
- Prussian blue
- 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
- See Gibel.
- Prussian green
- Same as Berlin green, under Berlin.