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Hydrocyanic
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What's The Definition Of Hydrocyanic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Hydrocyanic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Hydrocyanic: See Also | Hydrocyanic In Webster's Dictionary \Hy`dro*cy*an"ic\, a. [Hydro-, 2 + anic: cf. F.
hydrocyanique.] (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from the combination of, hydrogen
and cyanogen.
{Hydrocyanic acid} (Chem.), a colorless, mobile, volatile
liquid, {HCN}, having a characteristic peach-blossom odor.
It is one of the most deadly poisons. It is made by the
action of sulphuric acid on yellow prussiate of potassium
(potassium ferrocyanide), and chemically resembles
hydrochloric and hydrobromic acids. Called also {prussic
acid}, {hydrogen cyanide}, etc.
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