Full Definition of FACET. 1. : a small plane surface (as on a cut gem) â see brilliant illustration. 2. : any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration). 3. : the external corneal surface of an ommatidium.
Definition of cyanide. 1  1 : a compound of cyanogen with a more electropositive element or group: such asa : potassium cyanideb : sodium cyanide. 2  2 : cyanogen 1.
The relative stability of metal-cyanide compounds and complexes in water (listed in order of increasing stability) is presented below. Free Cyanide Free cyanide refers to the sum of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) and cyanide ion (CN-) in a sample. Free cyanide is bioavailable and toxic to organisms in aquatic environments.