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)

Words nearby cyano-

cyanine, cyanite, cyanmethemoglobin, cyano, cyano group, cyano-, cyanoacrylate, cyanobacteria, cyanobacterium, cyanocobalamin, cyanogen

Definition for cyano- (2 of 3)

cyano- 2

a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.
Also especially before a vowel, cyan-2.

Definition for cyano- (3 of 3)

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.