hydrogen cyanide
noun
Definition of hydrogen cyanide
1 : a poisonous usually gaseous compound HCN that has the odor of bitter almonds
2 : hydrocyanic acid
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First Known Use of hydrogen cyanide
1869
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hydrogen cyanide
noun
Medical Definition of hydrogen cyanide
1: a poisonous usually gaseous compound HCN that has the odor of bitter almonds
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