A technical dictionary of printmaking, André Béguin.
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potassium
Soft, wax-like, silvery metal. Rapidly oxidizing in moist air. Soluble in alcohol, and mercury, insoluble in ether and kerosine. Decomposes water and acids.
Symbol: K. (abbrev. for kalium)
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