cyano-

cyano-
cyano-1
a combining form meaning "blue, dark blue," used in the formation of compound words: cyanotype.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan-1.
[ < Gk kýano(s) dark blue (adj.), dark-blue substance (n.)]
cyano-2
a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan-2.
cyano-3
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the cyano group is present: cyanohydrin.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan-3.
[comb. form repr. CYANOGEN]

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