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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCyanid
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tsya-nid
"Cyanid ist extrem giftig."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A highly toxic chemical compound that contains the cyano group (−C≡N), often used in industrial processes and as a poison.
"The factory was shut down due to the accidental release of cyanide into the air." - 2
Any salt or ester of hydrocyanic acid, especially those used in mining and electroplating.
"Cyanide is commonly used in the extraction of gold from ore."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cyanide' originates from the French word 'cyanure', which is derived from 'cyan', referring to the blue color associated with the cyanide ion. The word has been used in English since the early 19th century, reflecting the compound's chemical properties and its association with various toxic substances.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cyanide" is said worldwide
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cyanure
Transliteration: sy-an-ur
"Le cyanure est un poison mortel."
Cyanid
Transliteration: tsya-nid
"Cyanid ist extrem giftig."
cianuro
Transliteration: chya-nu-ro
"Il cianuro è usato in alcune industrie."
cianuro
Transliteration: thya-nu-ro
"El cianuro es un veneno peligroso."
cianeto
Transliteration: see-ah-neto
"O cianeto é tóxico e deve ser manuseado com cuidado."
साइनाइड
Transliteration: sainaid
"साइनाइड एक अत्यधिक विषैला पदार्थ है।"
氰化物
Transliteration: qíng huà wù
"氰化物是一种致命的毒药。"
시안화물
Transliteration: si-an-hwa-mul
"시안화물은 매우 독성이 강한 물질입니다."
シアン化物
Transliteration: shian kabutsu
"シアン化物は非常に危険な物質です。"
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