TechnologyAugust 24, 2026

prussian

PRUH-shun

Definition

Refers to a specific class of metal-cyanide complex materials (Prussian blue analogs) used as cathode materials in sodium-ion batteries.

Etymology

Named after Prussian blue, a deep blue synthetic pigment discovered in Berlin (then the capital of Prussia) in the early 18th century.

In the news

The article discusses 'Prussian blue analogs' as a low-cost, iron-based cathode material option for sodium-ion batteries that offers fast charging but requires careful management of crystal water content.

Step-by-Step Guide to Partnering with a Sodium-Ion Battery Technology Developer in China

Read the full article ↗

EIN News

Related words

affordances

The properties or qualities of an object or environment that define its possible uses or…

Technology

azimuthal

Relating to the horizontal direction or angle of a celestial object or an optical field,…

Technology

coulombic

Relating to the electric charge or the efficiency of an electrochemical cell,…

Technology

derailleurs

A mechanism on a bicycle that shifts gears by moving the chain from one sprocket to…

Technology

fluorophosphate

A chemical compound containing both fluorine and phosphate groups, used in this article…

Technology

hexacyanoferrate

A chemical compound containing the [Fe(CN)6] anion, which serves as a key structure in…

Technology

Learn words like this every day

Meet new words every morning.

Newspoken pulls carefully chosen words from the day’s news — with clear definitions, context, and light review that makes them stick. Get it on your phone.