Associations to the word «Cyanohydrin»

Wiktionary

CYANOHYDRIN, noun. (chemistry) Any compound having both a hydroxy and a cyanide functional group, especially one having these groups attached to the same carbon atom.

Dictionary definition

CYANOHYDRIN, noun. Any organic compound in which the cyano radical -CN and the hydroxyl radical -OH are attached to the same carbon atom.

Wise words

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Ernest Hemingway