cyanide
|cy-a-nide|
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/ˈsaɪəˌnaɪd/
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/ˈsaɪənaɪd/
toxic compound
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cyanide' originates from French, specifically the word 'cyanide,' where 'cyan-' meant 'dark blue' and '-ide' is a suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound.
Historical Evolution
'cyanide' changed from the French word 'cyanide' and eventually became the modern English word 'cyanide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a compound containing cyanogen,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a potent poison.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound containing the cyano group, especially one that is a potent poison.
The factory was fined for releasing cyanide into the river.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/23 20:38