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cy⋅an

[sahy-an, sahy-uh

–noun

Origin:
1885–90; < Gk kýanos dark blue

var. of cyano- ¹ , usually before a vowel or h: cyanamide.

var. of cyano- ² , before a vowel.

var. of cyano- ³ , before a vowel.

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.)

a combining form representing cyanide in the formation of compound words: cyanogen.

Also, especially before a vowel, cyan- ² .

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 .

Origin:
comb. form repr. cyanogen

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cy·an (sī'ān', -ən)

n. A greenish blue, one of the subtractive primary colors.

[Greek kuanos, dark blue.]

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