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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Phenyl cyanide or the nitrile of benzoic acid, C6H5CN. It is an oil with an odor like that of bitter almonds. It boils at 190.6° C.
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- noun organic chemistry The
aromatic nitrile C6H5-CN; it is used as a solvent and has many industrial applications.
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