cyanide

• Высокотоксичное химическое соединение, обычно соль или эфир циановодородной кислоты, используемое в промышленных процессах и известное своим быстрым и смертельным действием.

A highly toxic chemical compound, typically a salt or ester of hydrocyanic acid, used in industrial processes and known for its rapid and lethal effects.

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1. C1formalscientific

   A highly toxic chemical compound, often a salt or gas, that can cause rapid death by interfering with cellular respiration.

   Цианид

   • Cyanide is used in some industrial processes like gold mining.
   • The poison was identified as potassium cyanide.
   • Exposure to cyanide gas can be fatal within minutes.

2. Poisonous substanceC1formalscientific

   Any of various compounds containing the cyanide group, known for their extreme toxicity.

   Ядовитое вещество

   • The detective found traces of cyanide in the victim's drink.
   • Cyanide poisoning requires immediate medical treatment.
   • Some plants naturally produce small amounts of cyanide.