prussic acid

/ˌprʌsɪk ˌæsəd/
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Definitions of prussic acid
  1. noun
    a solution of hydrogen cyanide in water; weak solutions are used in fumigating and in the synthesis of organic compounds
    synonyms: hydrocyanic acid
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    acid
    any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt
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