cyanocarbon en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κῠᾰ́νεος (kŭắneos)der. English cyano- Proto-Indo-European *kerh₃-der.? Latin carbōnemlbor. French carbonebor. English carbon English cyanocarbon From cyano- + carbon.
Meanings
- a class of organic compounds formally derived from hydrocarbons by replacing every hydrogen atom with a cyanide radical; e.g. - tetracyanomethane - C(CN)₄
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| cyanocarbons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |