cyanogenic
Speech parts
1. cyanogenic - Adjective
2. cyanogenic - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
capable of producing cyanide
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Examples
amygdalin is a cyanogenetic glucoside
Cassavas grown during drought are especially high in these toxins. citation citation A dose of 25 mg of pure cassava cyanogenic glucoside, which contains 2.5 mg of cyanide, is sufficient to kill a rat.
Of particular concern are the cyanogenic glucosides of cassava ( linamarin and lotaustralin ).