Noun: hydrocyanic acid ,hI-drow-sI'a-nik 'a-sid
- A solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds
"Extreme caution is required when handling hydrocyanic acid due to its high toxicity";
- prussic acid
Derived forms: hydrocyanic acids
Type of: acid
Encyclopedia: Hydrocyanic acid