cyanate
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Related to cyanate: Ammonium cyanate, sodium cyanate
cy·a·nate
(sī′ə-nāt′, -nət)n.
The anionic univalent OCN group derived from cyanic acid, or a compound containing this group.
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cyanate
(ˈsaɪəˌneɪt)n
(Elements & Compounds) any salt or ester of cyanic acid, containing the ion –OCN or the group –OCN
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cy•a•nate
(ˈsaɪ əˌneɪt, -nɪt)n.
a salt or ester of cyanic acid.
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