cyanacetic

/saɪˌænəˈsɛtɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to cyanide and acetone.

“The cyanacetic compound had a poisonous effect on the test subjects.”

2. noun

A chemical compound that contains cyanide and acetone.

“Researchers studied the cyanacetic properties in the new chemical compound.”

Synonyms

  • cyanide-acetone
  • cyanogen-alkane

Antonyms

  • nitrate-amine
  • oxygen-carbonate