1. A chemical compound containing iron and cyanide ions, typically used in industrial applications such as metal treatment, food additives, and pigment production.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Potassium ferrocyanide is used as an anti-caking agent in table salt.
• The ferrocyanide compound was analyzed in the chemistry laboratory.
• Industrial processes often employ ferrocyanide for metal surface treatment.
• Ferrocyanide complexes have been studied for their stability and reactivity.
• The blue pigment Prussian blue is derived from ferrocyanide compounds.