English Explanatory Dictionary

nerve gas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A toxic chemical compound and banned weapon of mass destruction which, when inhaled or ingested, impairs nervous system functions, typically causing extreme physical distress and death by asphyxiation.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-nerve gas.wav

Word forms

nerve gas nerve gases

Synonyms

nerve agent
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