cyanogenesis
cy a no gen e sis |ˌsīənōˈjenəsis, sīˌanō -ˌsaɪənoʊˈʤɛnəsəs | ▶noun Botany the production of hydrogen cyanide by certain plants, such as cherry laurel, bracken, and some legumes, as a response to wounding or a deterrent to herbivores.
cyanogenesis |ˌsʌɪənə (ʊ )ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Botany the production of hydrogen cyanide by certain plants, such as cherry laurel and bracken, as a response to wounding or a deterrent to herbivores.