cyano
[ sahy-uh-noh, sahy-an-oh ]
/ ˈsaɪ əˌnoʊ, saɪˈæn oʊ /
adjective Chemistry.
containing the cyano group.
Origin of cyano
First recorded in 1960–65; independent use of
cyano-3
Words nearby cyano
Definition for cyano (2 of 4)
cyano-
1
a combining form meaning “blue, dark blue,” used in the formation of compound words: cyanotype.
Also
especially before a vowel,
cyan-1.
Origin of cyano-
1
< Greek
kýano(s) dark blue (adj.), dark-blue substance (noun)
Definition for cyano (3 of 4)
cyano-
2
a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.
Also
especially before a vowel,
cyan-2.
Definition for cyano (4 of 4)
cyano-
3
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the cyano group is present: cyanohydrin.
Also
especially before a vowel,
cyan-3.
Origin of cyano-
3
combining form representing
cyanogen
British Dictionary definitions for cyano
cyano-
before a vowel cyan-
combining form
blue or dark blue
cyanotype
indicating cyanogen
cyanohydrin
indicating cyanide
Word Origin for cyano-
from Greek
kuanos (adj) dark blue, (n) dark blue enamel, lapis lazuli
Medical definitions for cyano
cyano-
pref.
Blue:cyanosis.
Cyanide:cyanocoalbumin.