cyanogenetic

9.9

Can make cyanide when eaten or broken down

adjective
/ˌsaɪənəʊdʒəˈnɛtɪk/

Specialized

: cianogenético

Some plants contain cyanogenetic compounds that can be toxic if ingested raw.

Examples

The chemical compound is cyanogenetic and can release toxic cyanide.
The seeds of bitter almonds are known for their cyanogenetic properties.
Researchers analyzed several cyanogenetic glycosides present in cassava roots.
This compound is cyanogenetic.
Some plants contain cyanogenetic compounds that can be toxic if ingested raw.
The seeds of bitter almonds are known for their cyanogenetic properties.
Researchers analyzed several cyanogenetic glycosides present in cassava roots.

Synonyms

cyanogenic

vscyanogenetic

Specialized

1 9.9

Able to make cyanide, a very strong poison found in some plants

is broader producing cyanide through metabolism or decomposition

Surface Forms

cyanogenetic positive

Morphology

cyanogenetic = cyanogen (semi-transparent) = cyanogen + etic

Formed by adding the adjectival suffix '-etic' to the noun 'cyanogen'; the relation is direct but relies on specialist chemical knowledge of 'cyanogen'.

Etymology

Cyanogenetic comes from cyan 'dark blue' and -genetic 'producing', and is related to cyanide, a well-known poison. So cyanogenetic means a substance that can 'produce' cyanide when it breaks down, which is why such compounds can be poisonous.