black flux

noun

A mixture of potassium carbonate and charcoal, obtained by deflagrating tartar with half its weight of niter.

Meanings

nounblack flux (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA mixture of potassium carbonate and charcoal, obtained by deflagrating tartar with half its weight of niter.
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