noun
Word Origin early 19th century: from cyanogen + -ide.
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Any chemical compound with cyanide anion
In chemistry, cyanide 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. Wikipedia