cyanhydrate

/ˌsai.ənˈhaɪˌdrate/

Definitions

1. noun

A cyanide salt or compound with water, especially one containing an alkali metal or ammonium.

“The laboratory accident involved the formation of cyanhydrate, which is highly toxic and dangerous to handle.”

Synonyms

  • alkali cyanide
  • cyanide compound
  • cyanide salt

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • oxide