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cyanogen Definition

cy·ano·gen (sī an′ə jən)

noun

  1. a colorless, poisonous, flammable gas, N:C·C:N
  2. the radical CN, occurring in cyanides

Etymology: cyano- + -gen

cyanogen Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chloride: That means that they were killed by a blood agent, probably either cyanogens chloride or hydrogen cyanide.