What is "cyanometalate"

n. (alternative spelling of cyanometallate English)

Cyanometallates or cyanometalates are a class of coordination compounds, most often consisting only of cyanide ligands. Most are anions. Cyanide is a highly basic and small ligand, hence it readily saturates the coordination sphere of metal ions. The resulting cyanometallate anions are often used as ligands for building more complex structures called coordination polymers, the best known example of which is Prussian blue, a common dyestuff.