cyanide in Spanish

cyanide in Spanish is cianuro, prusiato — cyanide means any of a group of highly toxic chemical compounds containing a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

cyanide in Spanish

cianuro

noun

(inorganic compound, organic compound, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion.

prusiato

noun

(inorganic compound, organic compound, countable) Any compound containing the -C≡N group or the CN− anion.

What does "cyanide" mean?

noun Any of a group of highly toxic chemical compounds containing a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.
"Cyanide compounds are used in some industrial processes despite their extreme toxicity."
noun Sodium or potassium cyanide, a fast-acting poison, or hydrogen cyanide gas.
"The detective suspected cyanide poisoning as the cause of death."
verb To treat, extract, or kill using cyanide.
"Miners once cyanided ore to separate out traces of gold."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

cyanide in a sentence

Cyanide compounds are used in some industrial processes despite their extreme toxicity.
The detective suspected cyanide poisoning as the cause of death.
Miners once cyanided ore to separate out traces of gold.

Similar words in Spanish

nitrile

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "cyanide" in Spanish?

"cyanide" in Spanish is cianuro, prusiato. cyanide means: Any of a group of highly toxic chemical compounds containing a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.

How do you use "cyanide" in a sentence?

Example: "Cyanide compounds are used in some industrial processes despite their extreme toxicity." In Spanish, "cyanide" is cianuro, prusiato.

Are there other ways to say "cyanide" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "cyanide": cianuro, prusiato.

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