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cyanogen

cya·no·gen

UK/saɪˈæn.ə.d͡ʒɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare

Origin

From cyano- + -gen; compare French cyanogène. So called because it produced blue dyes.

Phrases

  • cyanogen bromide
  • cyanogen chloride

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