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cyanide

The correct spelling is cyanide.

How to pronounce cyanide

noun

IPA: /ˈsaɪənaɪd/

Say it like: Eea-nid-e

The correct spelling is cyanide. Any compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.

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Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.To treat or poison with cyanide.

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