Definition of Hydrogen cyanide

1. Noun. A highly poisonous gas or volatile liquid that smells like bitter almonds; becomes a gas at around 90 degree Fahrenheit and is most dangerous when inhaled; the anhydride of hydrocyanic acid; used in manufacturing.

Generic synonyms: Chemical Compound, Compound

Definition of Hydrogen cyanide

1. Noun. (inorganic compound) A colourless, very poisonous, volatile liquid, HCN, used in the production of dyes, plastics and fumigants; it dissolves in water to form hydrocyanic acid and reacts with bases to form cyanides, and with some organic compounds to form nitriles. ¹

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Medical Definition of Hydrogen cyanide

1. Hydrogen cyanide (hcn). A toxic liquid or colourless gas. It is found in the smoke of various tobacco products and released by combustion of nitrogen-containing organic materials. Pharmacological action: poisons. Chemical name: Hydrocyanic acid (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hydrogen Cyanide

hydrogen bomb
hydrogen bombs
hydrogen bond
hydrogen bonded
hydrogen bonding
hydrogen bonds
hydrogen bromide
hydrogen burning
hydrogen car
hydrogen carbonate
hydrogen carrier
hydrogen cars
hydrogen chlorate
hydrogen chloride
hydrogen chlorite
hydrogen cyanide (current term)
hydrogen cycle
hydrogen dehydrogenase
hydrogen dioxide
hydrogen disulfide
hydrogen disulphide
hydrogen donor
hydrogen economy
hydrogen electrode
hydrogen embrittlement
hydrogen exponent
hydrogen fluoride
hydrogen gas
hydrogen gas electrode
hydrogen gas electrodes

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