cyanogenic

[ sahy-uh-noh-jen-ik, sahy-an-uh- ]

adjectiveBiology, Chemistry.
  1. capable of producing hydrogen cyanide.

Origin of cyanogenic

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  • Also cy·a·no·ge·net·ic [sahy-uh-noh-juh-net-ik, sahy-an-oh-]. /ˌsaɪ ə noʊ dʒəˈnɛt ɪk, saɪˌæn oʊ-/.

Other words from cyanogenic

  • cy·a·no·gen·e·sis, noun

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