oxycyanide

/ˌɒksɪˈseɪnaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound with the formula C2O2CN2, also known as potassium ferricyanide, used as a reagent in various chemical reactions and as a bleach.

“The lab assistant carefully handled the oxycyanide while performing the experiment.”

2. noun

A cyanide that can be converted into a cyanate.

“The chemist studied the properties of the oxycyanide compound.”

Synonyms

  • cyanate
  • cyanide

Antonyms

  • oxalic acid