Cyanide

noun

/ˈsaɪənaɪd/

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.nounAny compound containing the -C≡N radical or the C≡N-1 anion.

2.nounPotassium cyanide - a water soluble poison

3.nounHydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas

4.verbTo treat or poison with cyanide.

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