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cyano

adjective
cy·​a·​no | \ˈsī-ə-(ˌ)nō, sī-ˈa-(ˌ)nō \

Definition of cyano 

: relating to or containing the cyanogen group

First Known Use of cyano

1929, in the meaning defined above

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