cyanide poisoning

collocation in English

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cyanide
noun[U]
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/ˈsaɪə.naɪd/us
/ˈsaɪə.naɪd/
an extremely powerful poison that can ...
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poisoning
noun[U]
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/ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɪŋ/us
/ˈpɔɪ.zən.ɪŋ/
an illness caused by eating, drinking, or breathing a ...
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Cyanides are used in every plating shop in the country, yet one almost never hears of a case ofcyanidepoisoning.
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In this context experiments have been undertaken to improve understanding of the toxicology ofcyanidepoisoningand with a view to improving treatment.
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The risk of death from hydrogencyanidepoisoningdepends on the length of exposure and the concentration of the fumes.
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The verdict was one of death from misadventure, namely, bycyanidepoisoning.
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Long-netting andcyanidepoisoningare generally accepted as humane methods.
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It is in the interest of us all to protect people and our environment, not only from radioactivity or air pollution, but also fromcyanidepoisoning.
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High stomach acidity thus helps cyanide ions to become more bioavailable, increasing the likelihood ofcyanidepoisoning.
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Examination of the body shows that he died of potassiumcyanidepoisoning, and traces of cyanide are found on the dart.
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A post-mortem examination established that the cause of death wascyanidepoisoning.
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Carbon monoxide poisoning orcyanidepoisoningcan also be accompanied by release of troponins due to hypoxic cardiotoxic effects.
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Amyl nitrite is also sometimes used as an antidote forcyanidepoisoning.
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It is also not a vitamin, and can causecyanidepoisoning.
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It was subsequently found that he died ofcyanidepoisoning.
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One advantage sulfanegen may have over existing treatments forcyanidepoisoningis that it might be administered by intramuscular injection rather than by intravenous infusion.
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The use of thiosulfate solution as an antidote forcyanidepoisoningis based on the activation of this enzymatic cycle.
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The child getscyanidepoisoningand spends her time in the hospital, often suffering from delusions.
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It has been studied as a potential treatment forcyanidepoisoning, but the half-life is too short for it to be clinically effective.
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The treatment is as forcyanidepoisoning, with oxygen, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate among the most commonly used remedies.
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Incyanidepoisoning, the body can not utilize oxygen, so the venous blood remains oxygenated, increasing the redness.
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Ingestion of purified amygdalin or apricot kernels can cause severe toxicity and death due tocyanidepoisoning.
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