adjective
- relating to or containing hydrogen cyanide
Usage: chemistry; typically used in ‘prussic acid’
Examples
- Prussic acid is extremely poisonous and must be handled with great care.
- The chemist detected traces of prussic compounds in the sample.
- Prussic acid was historically used in certain industrial processes.
- The laboratory stored prussic acid in a secure, ventilated area.
- Workers were trained to recognize the almond-like smell of prussic acid.
- The toxicologist studied the effects of prussic poisoning.