cyanogenetic
|cy-an-o-ge-net-ic|
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/ˌsaɪənoʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
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/ˌsaɪənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/
producing cyanide
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cyanogenetic' originates from the Greek word 'kyanos,' meaning 'dark blue,' and 'genes,' meaning 'born of or produced by.'
Historical Evolution
'cyanogenetic' evolved from the Greek 'kyanogenes,' which referred to substances producing a blue color, and eventually became the modern English word 'cyanogenetic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to substances producing a blue color, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of producing cyanide.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or capable of producing cyanide, especially hydrogen cyanide.
Certain plants have cyanogenetic properties that can be toxic if ingested.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 05:32