cyanohydrin

/sɪˈænoʊˈhɪdrɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

An organic compound derived from a carbonyl compound and hydrogen cyanide, typically containing a cyanohydrin group.

“The chemist synthesized cyanohydrin as part of the new compound’s development process.”

Synonyms

  • cyanohydrate
  • hydrogen cyanide adduct

Antonyms

  • alkane
  • non-polar compound