A chemical compound containing both bromine and cyanide groups, or a cyanide compound with bromine substitution.
From 'bromo-' (bromine) plus 'cyanid' (archaic form of cyanide, from Greek 'kyanos' meaning dark blue), indicating a compound with both functional groups.
Bromocyanid compounds are interesting to toxicologists because they combine the toxicity of both bromine and cyanide—studying how these elements interact helps scientists understand poison mechanisms and develop antidotes.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.