cyan-
1 | var. of cyano- 1 , usually before a vowel or h: cyanamide. |
cyan-
2 | var. of cyano- 2 , before a vowel. |
cyan-
3 | var. of cyano- 3 , before a vowel. |
cyano-
1 | a combining form meaning “blue, dark blue,” used in the formation of compound words: cyanotype. |
Also,
especially before a vowel, cyan- 1 .
Origin: < Gk
kýano(
s) dark blue (adj.), dark-blue substance (n.)
cyano-
2 | a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen. |
Also,
especially 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,
especially before a vowel, cyan- 3 .
cy·an  (sī'ān', -ən) 
n. A greenish blue, one of the subtractive primary colors.
[Greek kuanos, dark blue.] |
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Medical Dictionary
cyano- or cyan-
pref.
Blue: cyanosis.
Cyanide: cyanocoalbumin.
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