cyanogen
/saɪˈænədʒən/
noun
- A colorless, poisonous gas with a bitter almond smell, used in chemical synthesis and as a fumigant.
- Firefighters were warned about the possible release of cyanogen from the burning chemical plant.
- Cyanogen is produced industrially by the oxidation of hydrogen cyanide.
- The lab technician handled cyanogen with extreme care due to its toxicity.