hydrocyanic acid
- a colorless, highly poisonous liquid, HCN, an aqueous solution of hydrogen cyanide.
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Origin of hydrocyanic acid
First recorded in 1810–20
Also called prussic acid.
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Gabriel jerked up his revolver, as he ran, the terrible weapon shooting bullets charged with hydrocyanic-acid gas.
The Air TrustGeorge Allan England
Hydrocyanic-acid gas is effective in destroying all animal life in buildings.
House Rats and MiceDavid E. Lantz
hydrocyanic acid
- another name for hydrogen cyanide, esp when in aqueous solution
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hydrocyanic acid
(hī′drō-sī-ăn′ĭk)- An aqueous solution of hydrogen cyanide that is a poisonous weak acid.prussic acid
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hydrocyanic acid
[hī′drō-sī-ăn′ĭk]
- An aqueous solution of hydrogen cyanide, having a characteristic smell of bitter almonds. Also called prussic acid
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