potassium cyanide

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Definition

Noun A highly toxic, white crystalline compound with the chemical formula KCN. It is a salt that releases hydrogen cyanide gas and is used in certain industrial processes.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the chemical compound. It is a technical term common in chemistry, industrial manufacturing, and forensic contexts. * The laboratory stored the potassium cyanide in a secure, clearly marked cabinet. * Potassium cyanide is used in some electroplating baths to deposit gold and silver.

Advanced Usage
  • As a poison: Due to its extreme toxicity, its primary association outside of industrial use is as a lethal poison.
    • The detective novel featured a murder committed with potassium cyanide.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cyanide (n): The general term for salts containing the cyanide anion (CN−), such as sodium cyanide or hydrogen cyanide gas.
  • KCN: The chemical formula for potassium cyanide.
Synonyms
  • KCN (Chemical formula)
  • Cyanide salt (General category)
Important Note

Potassium cyanide is a deadly substance. This entry is for informational and academic purposes only. It is not a term used in everyday conversation and is strictly controlled due to its hazardous nature.

Noun
  1. a poisonous salt (KCN) used in electroplating and in photography