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Noun: prussic acid
  1. 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 prussic acid due to its high toxicity";
    - hydrocyanic acid

Derived forms: prussic acids

Type of: acid

Encyclopedia: Prussic acid