cyano

adjective

cy·​a·​no ˈsī-ə-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cyano (audio) sī-ˈa-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce cyano (audio)
: relating to or containing the cyanogen group

Word History

Etymology

cyan-

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cyano was in 1929

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“Cyano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyano. Accessed 23 Sep. 2023.

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