cyano- 1
a combining form meaning "blue, dark blue," used in the formation of compound words: cyanotype.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan- 1 .
[ kýano ( s ) dark blue (adj.), dark-blue substance (n.) ]
cyano- 2
a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan- 2 .
cyano- 3
a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which the cyano group is present: cyanohydrin.
Also, esp. before a vowel, cyan- 3 .
[ comb. form repr. CYANOGEN ]