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Hydrogen Cyanide

Medical Definition: Hydrogen cyanide (HCN); A toxic liquid or colorless gas. It is found in the smoke of various tobacco products and released by combustion of nitrogen-containing organic materials.
Guide Notes: toxic liquid or gas; /analogs = CYANIDES
Also Called: Zyklon B
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 74-90-8

Hydrogen Cyanide Medical Definitions and Terms

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