cyanide
nounHow many syllables in cyanide?
There are 3 syllables in the word cyanide.How to pronounce cyanide:
Definition of cyanide:
- cyanide (noun):
- any of a class of organic compounds containing the cyano radical -CN.
- a compound of cyanogen with a more electropositive element or group such as
Synonyms for cyanide:
acrylonitrile
nitril
nitrile
organic compound
propenonitrile
vinyl cyanide
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