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1. cyanide
noun. ['ˈsaɪəˌnaɪd, ˈsaɪˌnaɪd'] any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN.
Synonyms
- propenonitrile
- organic compound
- nitrile
- vinyl cyanide
- acrylonitrile
Etymology
- -ide (English)
- cyano- (English)
- κυάνεος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Rhymes with Cyanide
- actinide
- arsenide
- cyanide
How do you pronounce cyanide?
Pronounce cyanide as ˈsaɪˌnaɪd.
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Sentences with cyanide
1. Noun, singular or mass
Hydrogen cyanide is the gas most commonly used in a gas chamber.
2. Adjective
Mention stomach pain and almonds, and you just might have someone helpfully informing you it's cyanide poisoning.
2. cyanide
noun. ['ˈsaɪəˌnaɪd, ˈsaɪˌnaɪd'] an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid.
Synonyms
- sodium cyanide
- salt
Etymology
- -ide (English)
- cyano- (English)
- κυάνεος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))