Definitions

1. noun

a highly toxic, colorless, crystalline, or white compound used in mining, chemistry, and as a poison.

“The accidental ingestion of cyanide caused severe poisoning and required immediate medical attention.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling cyanide.

“The cyanide factory implemented strict safety protocols to prevent chemical exposure.”

3. verb

to kill or poison with cyanide.

“The authorities were accused of cyaniding the suspect’s food to obtain a confession.”