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cyanide

/sɪˈænaɪd/ noun · British & US
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What does cyanide mean?

noun

A highly toxic, colorless, and odorless compound that is used as a poison and in various industrial processes. It is also used in the production of certain plastics and other materials.

Example

"The police were investigating the use of cyanide in the murder."

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