cyanogenesis
ˌsʌɪənə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs
noun
the production of hydrogen cyanide by certain plants, such as cherry laurel and bracken, as a response to wounding or a deterrent to herbivores.
noun
the production of hydrogen cyanide by certain plants, such as cherry laurel and bracken, as a response to wounding or a deterrent to herbivores.
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