Words Containing CYAN

125 words contain CYAN anywhere. Scores range up to 28 points (PHTHALOCYANINES), averaging 19.1 points with standard English tile values. Every entry below shows its point value, US and UK dictionary validity, and a definition where available.

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Plural form of acrocyanosis.

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Bluish discoloration of the extremities, often from cold or emotion.

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A pigment that gives plants red, purple, or blue colors.

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A water-soluble plant pigment giving red to violet colors.

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Plural of ANTHOCYANIN.

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Plural of ANTHOCYAN.

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A reddish or violet pigment found in certain plants.

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Plural of BETACYANIN.

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A greenish-blue color, one of the primary subtractive colors.

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A crystalline compound used in fertilizers and plastics.

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A white crystalline compound used as a fertilizer and chemical intermediate.

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Plural of CYANAMIDE.

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Plural of CYANAMID.

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A salt or ester of cyanic acid.

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Plural of CYANATE.

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Containing cyanogen or its derivatives.

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Archaic form of cyanide.

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Process of extracting gold or silver using cyanide.

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Plural of CYANIDATION.

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A highly poisonous compound containing the -CN group, especially sodium or potassium cyanide.

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Past tense of CYANID.

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Plural of CYANIDE.

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Present participle of CYANID.

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Plural of CYANIDING.

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Plural of CYANID.

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Alternative form of cyanine; a blue dye.

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Any of a class of synthetic blue dyes used in photography and other applications.

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Plural of CYANINE.

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Plural of CYANIN.

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Alternative spelling of cyanize.

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Past tense of CYANISE.

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Third-person singular present tense of CYANISE.

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Present participle of CYANISE.

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A blue to green mineral, also known as kyanite, used as a refractory.

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Plural of CYANITE.

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Relating to or containing kyanite.

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To convert into cyanide or treat with cyanide.

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Past tense of CYANIZE.

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Third-person singular present tense of CYANIZE.

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Present participle of CYANIZE.

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The univalent -CN group.

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A linear compound with formula HC≡C-CN, or any of its derivatives.

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Plural of CYANOACETYLENE.

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A type of fast-acting adhesive made from ester compounds.

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Plural of CYANOACRYLATE.

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Photosynthetic bacteria often containing blue pigment, found in various habitats.

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Relating to cyanobacteria.

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A photosynthetic microorganism of the phylum Cyanobacteria.

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A synthetic form of vitamin B12 used to treat pernicious anemia.

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A form of vitamin B12 used as a supplement.

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Plural of CYANOCOBALAMIN.

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To introduce a cyanoethyl group into a compound.

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Past tense of CYANOETHYLATE.

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Third-person singular present tense of CYANOETHYLATE.

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Present participle of CYANOETHYLATE.

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A reaction involving treatment with acrylonitrile, often for fabric.

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A colorless, toxic gas with a pungent odor.

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A chemical compound related to cyanogen and amide groups.

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Plural of CYANOGENAMIDE.

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Plural of cyanogenesis.

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How many words containing cyan are there?

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What is the highest-scoring word contain CYAN anywhere?

PHTHALOCYANINES scores 28 points, the highest in this list using standard English tile values.