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potassium cyanide

 

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Noun potassium cyanide has 1 sense
  1. potassium cyanide - a poisonous salt (KCN) used in electroplating and in photography
    --1 is a kind of
    cyanide

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Potassium Cyanide

Description:

Potassium cyanide is a highly toxic compound with the chemical formula KCN. It is a white, crystalline solid and is usually produced as a salt. This compound is widely known for its use in various industries, such as gold mining, electroplating, and chemical synthesis.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A highly toxic salt used in various industries and processes.

Sample Sentences:

1. The forensic analysis revealed the presence of potassium cyanide in the victim's bloodstream.

2. Gold miners use potassium cyanide to extract gold from ores.

3. The laboratory technician handled the potassium cyanide with utmost care due to its toxicity.

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