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cyanides

The correct spelling is cyanides.

How to pronounce cyanides

noun

Say it like: Eea-nid-es

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

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Definition

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

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