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1. potassium-argon_dating
noun. geological dating that relies on the proportions of radioactive potassium in a rock sample and its decay product, argon.
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2. bitartrate
noun. an acid tartrate; a hydrogen tartrate.
Etymology
- bi- (English)
- bis (Latin)
- tartrate (English)
3. potassium
noun. ['pəˈtæsiːəm'] a light soft silver-white metallic element of the alkali metal group; oxidizes rapidly in air and reacts violently with water; is abundant in nature in combined forms occurring in sea water and in carnallite and kainite and sylvite.
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Sentences with potassium-bitartrate
1. Noun Phrase
It is also known as potassium bitartrate, and it is removed from fermentation tanks in crystal form to make cream of tartar, which is sold as a bright white powder.
2. Noun Phrase
Also known as potassium bitartrate, it's an acidic salt that is a byproduct of winemaking.
3. Noun Phrase
Cream of tartar, or potassium bitartrate, is a by-product of the process of making wine.
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Another important use of tartaric acid (or potassium bitartrate) is the production of cream of tartar.
