cyanuret

/siˈɑ̃ʁe/ or /siˈɑːnyʊət/

Definitions

1. noun

A salt of hydrogen cyanide, often used as a rodenticide.

“The farmer used cyanuret to control the population of rodents in the barn.”

2. chemistry

The salt of hydrogen cyanide.

“Cyanuret is a highly toxic compound found in some pesticides.”

Synonyms

  • cyanide salt
  • hydrogen cyanide salt

Antonyms

  • carbonate
  • cyanate