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prussic

/ˈprʌsɪk/

Translations

prussicnoun

/ˈprʌs.ɪk/

Uncountable; rare. Used as a shorthand for prussic acid (hydrogen cyanide).

prussicadjective

/ˈprʌsɪk/

The prussic acid is highly toxic.

Синильная кислота является высокотоксичной.

prussicnoun

Prussic acid; hydrogen cyanide.

A small dose of prussic is enough to be lethal.

prussicadjective

Relating to or derived from prussic acid, also known as hydrogen cyanide.

The laboratory was equipped with safety measures to handle prussic compounds.

Containing prussic acid; cyanogenic.

Bitter almond kernels are highly prussic and must be processed before consumption.