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cyano

[sahy-uh-noh, sahy-an-oh]
adjective Chemistry.
  1. containing the cyano group.
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Origin of cyano

First recorded in 1960–65; independent use of cyano-3

cyano-1

  1. a combining form meaning “blue, dark blue,” used in the formation of compound words: cyanotype.
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Also especially before a vowel, cyan-1.

Origin of cyano-1

< Greek kýano(s) dark blue (adj.), dark-blue substance (noun)

cyano-2

  1. a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.
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Also especially before a vowel, cyan-2.

cyano-3

  1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the cyano group is present: cyanohydrin.
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Also especially before a vowel, cyan-3.

Origin of cyano-3

combining form representing cyanogen
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British Dictionary definitions for cyano

cyano-

before a vowel cyan-

combining form
  1. blue or dark bluecyanotype
  2. indicating cyanogencyanohydrin
  3. indicating cyanide
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Word Origin

from Greek kuanos (adj) dark blue, (n) dark blue enamel, lapis lazuli
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cyano in Medicine

cyano-

pref.
  1. Blue:cyanosis.
  2. Cyanide:cyanocoalbumin.
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