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cyanuric

adjective
cy·​an·​uric | \¦sī-ə-¦n(y)u̇r-ik\

Definition of cyanuric 

: relating to derivatives of symmetrical triazine formed by polymerization of certain cyanogen compounds (as cyanic acid and cyanogen chloride)

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History and Etymology for cyanuric

International Scientific Vocabulary cyan- + Latin urea + International Scientific Vocabulary -ic

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