Etymology

Sachs's solution

Today it means: A plant nutrient solution (fertilizer) consisting of potassium nitrate, sodium chloride, calcium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, calcium phosphate, and ferric chloride. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Julius von Sachs.

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