Argenticyanide

/ˌɑːrdʒəntiˈsaɪənaɪd/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound containing silver and cyanide groups, used in electroplating and specialized industrial processes.

Etymology

From Latin 'argentum' (silver) + 'cyanide' (compound containing carbon and nitrogen). Developed in 19th-century electroplating industries.

Kelly Says

Despite being highly toxic, argenticyanides revolutionized metal finishing—they made it possible to plate objects with perfect, even silver coats that would have been impossible with older methods.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.