How to Use cyanogenic in a Sentence

cyanogenic

adjective

• Elderberry contains cyanogenic glycosides, which can be toxic and unappealing to deer.
  — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 Apr. 2026
• That said, consumption of some species of raw bamboo was also associated with the production of cyanogenic glycosides, which can release cyanide.
  — New Atlas, 20 Jan. 2026
• Scott notes that while the flesh of the Hawthorn berry is fully edible and commonly used to make jams and jellies, consuming large quantities of whole berries can be harmful as the seeds contain toxic cyanogenic glycosides.
  — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026
• Citrus seeds contain compounds called cyanogenic glycosides, which can release trace amounts of hydrogen cyanide, a naturally occurring chemical that, in larger amounts, can interfere with how the body uses oxygen, when seeds are thoroughly chewed or crushed.
  — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
• Raw or Unripe Elderberries Are Toxic Uncooked elderberries, leaves, stems, and seeds contain cyanogenic glycosides, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
  — Health, 12 Jan. 2026