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Definition of Cyanide
1. Noun. Any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN.
Exact synonyms: Nitril, Nitrile
Generic synonyms: Organic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Acrylonitrile, Propenonitrile, Vinyl Cyanide
Generic synonyms: Organic Compound
Specialized synonyms: Acrylonitrile, Propenonitrile, Vinyl Cyanide
2. Noun. An extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid.
Definition of Cyanide
1. n. A compound formed by the union of cyanogen with an element or radical.
Definition of Cyanide
1. Noun. (chemistry) Any compound containing the -C?N radical or the C?N-1 anion. ¹
2. Noun. potassium cyanide - a water soluble poison ¹
3. Noun. hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cyanide
1. to treat an ore with cyanid [v -NIDED, -NIDING, -NIDES]
Medical Definition of Cyanide
1. 1. The radical -CN or ion (CN)-. The ion is extremely poisonous, forming hydrocyanic acid in water; inhibits respiratory proteins. 2. A salt of HCN or a cyano-containing molecule. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cyanide
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