cyanide

/ˈsaɪənaɪd/ · noun

Meaning

Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.
Potassium cyanide - a water soluble poison
Hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas
To treat or poison with cyanide.

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Related words

nitrile(English)cyanidation(English)weak(English)argento(English)platino(English)sulpho(English)hydrocyanic acid(English)prussic acid(English)delousing(English)cyanocobalamin(English)cyanogen(English)azide(English)

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