Meaning of cyanide in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsaɪəˌnaɪd/

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  1. Noun

    cyanide

    Etymology

    early 19th century: from cyanogen+ -ide

    Definitions

    1. any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN
  2. 2. an extremely poisonous salt of hydrocyanic acid

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