cyanogenetic

cyanogenetic
cy·a·no·ge·net·ic .sī-ə-nō-jə-'net-ik, sī-.an-ō- or cy·a·no·gen·ic -'jen-ik adj capable of producing cyanide (as hydrogen cyanide) <a \cyanogenetic plant that is dangerous to livestock>
cy·a·no·gen·e·sis -'jen-ə-səs n, pl -e·ses -.sēz

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cy·a·no·ge·net·ic (si″ə-no-jə-netґik) producing cyanogen or hydrocyanic acid.

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