Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cyanide-capsule
Noun
ˈsaɪəˌnaɪd ˈkæpsəl
Definition
A small capsule containing cyanide, a highly toxic chemical compound.
Examples
- Facing capture, the spy chose to use a cyanide capsule to evade interrogation.
- Historical accounts often mention cyanide capsules as tools of espionage during the Cold War.
Meaning
Cyanide capsules are designed to deliver a lethal dose of cyanide rapidly when ingested or broken open.
Synonyms
- poison capsule
- toxic capsule
