cuprocyanide

/ˌkyuːproʊˈsɑɪənaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A yellow crystalline compound used as a precursor to sodium cyanide, a highly toxic substance.

“The researcher handled cuprocyanide with extreme caution due to its potential toxicity.”

Synonyms

  • prussiate
  • sodium ferrocyanide

Antonyms

  • cyanate
  • cyanide oxide