POTASSIUM ARSENITE
\pətˈasi͡əm ˈɑːsənˌa͡ɪt], \pətˈasiəm ˈɑːsənˌaɪt], \p_ə_t_ˈa_s_iə_m ˈɑː_s_ə_n_ˌaɪ_t]\
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A compound formed by the action of arsenious oxid on caustic potassa in solution. It differs in composition according to the relative proportions of the ingredients, normal potassium. arsenite is K3ASO3, diacid potassium, arsenite is H2KASO3. The so-called solution of potassium. arsenite, "Fowler's solution," probably does not contain this salt, but only the uncombined arsenious acid.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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