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Definition of cyanide

cyanide

/ˈsaɪ.ə.naɪd/
cy · a · nide
Plural:cyanides
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Adjective:cyanidic
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cyanide Lexical Profile

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• noun

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A salt or ester of hydrocyanic acid containing the monovalent group -CN; specifically, any of several extremely toxic compounds such as potassium cyanide or sodium cyanide.

Example

"Traces of cyanide occur naturally in the seeds of apples, peaches, and bitter almonds."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'cyanogen' and the chemical suffix '-ide'. The root derives from Ancient Greek 'kyanos' meaning 'dark blue', because cyanide compounds were first isolated from the pigment Prussian blue.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyanide. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyanide
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