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Definitions for cyanogenic
ˌsaɪ ə noʊˈdʒɛn ɪk, saɪˌæn ə-; -dʒəˈnɛt ɪkcyanogenic
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Princeton's WordNet
cyanogenetic, cyanogenicadjective
capable of producing cyanide
"amygdalin is a cyanogenetic glucoside"
Wiktionary
cyanogenicadjective
cyanogenetic
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cyanogenic
In chemistry, a cyanide (from Greek kyanos 'dark blue') is a chemical compound that contains a C≡N functional group. This group, known as the cyano group, consists of a carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.In inorganic cyanides, the cyanide group is present as the cyanide anion −C≡N. This anion is extremely poisonous. Soluble salts such as sodium cyanide (NaCN) and potassium cyanide (KCN) are highly toxic. Hydrocyanic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide, or HCN, is a highly volatile liquid that is produced on a large scale industrially. It is obtained by acidification of cyanide salts. Organic cyanides are usually called nitriles. In nitriles, the −C≡N group is linked by a single covalent bond to carbon. For example, in acetonitrile (CH3−C≡N), the cyanide group is bonded to methyl (−CH3). Although nitriles generally do not release cyanide ions, the cyanohydrins do and are thus rather toxic.
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cyanogenic
Cyanogenic refers to any substance, typically a plant or plant component, that has the ability to produce cyanide compounds, usually as a defense mechanism against herbivores. These compounds can release hydrogen cyanide when ingested or enzymatically broken down.
Entomology
Cyanogenic
applied to repugnatorial glands in myriapods and sometimes in insects.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cyanogenic in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cyanogenic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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