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Sodium Cyanide

Description

Sodium cyanide is a highly toxic chemical compound that is commonly used in various industrial processes such as mining and electroplating. It is a white crystalline powder with a bitter almond-like odor.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun: A poisonous compound that consists of sodium and cyanide ions, commonly used in gold and silver mining to extract precious metals.

Example Sentence 1: The miners used sodium cyanide to separate gold from the ore.

Example Sentence 2: Extreme caution must be taken when handling sodium cyanide due to its toxicity.

2. Adjective: Relating to or containing sodium cyanide.

Example Sentence 1: The industrial accident released harmful concentrations of sodium cyanide gas into the atmosphere.

Example Sentence 2: Proper safety measures should be in place to prevent accidents involving the use of sodium cyanide solutions.

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