dicyanamide

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noun

The anion N(CN)₂⁻ or any salt containing this anion; especially the sodium salt, which is an explosive sometimes used in vehicle airbags.

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Meanings

noundicyanamide (plural dicyanamides)

plural dicyanamides

  1. chemistryThe anion N(CN)₂⁻ or any salt containing this anion; especially the sodium salt, which is an explosive sometimes used in vehicle airbags.
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