cyanogenic
[ sahy-uh-noh-jen-ik, sahy-an-uh- ]
adjectiveBiology, Chemistry.
capable of producing hydrogen cyanide.
Origin of cyanogenic
1- 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
Words Nearby cyanogenic
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How to use cyanogenic in a sentence
Cassava contains cyanogenic glycosides, which release cyanide into the body when consumed.
cyanogenic: applied to repugnatorial glands in myriapods and sometimes in insects.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith
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