Definition of Cianide

Definition of Cianide

Cy"a*nide (s?"?-n?d or -n?d; 104), n. [Cf. F. cyanide. See Cyanic.] (Chem.) A compound formed by the union of cyanogen with an element or radical.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

(chemistry) Any compound containg the -CN radical or the CN-1 anion.
Potassium cyanide - a water soluble poison
Hydrogen cyanide, or cyanide gas - a poisonous gas

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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