cyanocarbon

noun

cyanocarbon

noun

Etymology From cyano- + carbon.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences a class of organic compounds formally derived from hydrocarbons by replacing every hydrogen atom with a cyanide radical; e.g. - tetracyanomethane - C(CN)₄

Derived terms
cyanocarbon acid

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