cyanogenic

American

[sahy-uh-noh-jen-ik, sahy-an-uh-] / ˌsaɪ ə noʊˈdʒɛn ɪk, saɪˌæn ə- /

Also cyanogenetic

adjective

Biology, Chemistry.

capable of producing hydrogen cyanide.

Other Word Forms

cyanogenesis

noun

Etymology

Origin of cyanogenic

cyanogen + -ic

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cyanogenic

Some bamboo species contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide if the shoots are eaten raw or improperly prepared.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 16, 2026

The plant turned out to contain cyanogenic glucoside, a precursor to cyanide.

From Nature

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