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Cyanogen Definition & Meaning

cyanogen
noun
  1. a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare

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What does cyanogen mean?
a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare
What part of speech is cyanogen?
Cyanogen is a noun.

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