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Hydrogen Cyanide

By Terry Martin, About.com

Updated: November 21, 2007

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Definition:
A poisonous, colorless gas that is present in cigarette smoke. Under the name of Zyklon B, hydrogen cyanide was used as a genocidal agent during World War II.

See also:Source:

Facts About Cyanide. 27 January, 2004. Centers for Disease Control.

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