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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(chemistry, especially in combination) a univalent functional group, -CN, consisting of a carbon and a nitrogen atom joined with a triple bond; organic compounds containing a cyano group are nitriles.
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Cyano means (chemistry, especially in combination) a univalent functional group, -CN, consisting of a carbon and a nitrogen atom joined with a triple bond; organic compounds containing a cyano group are nitriles.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use cyano where its definition matches the intended context.
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