Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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nerve agent | Yes | No | No | No |
VX gas | Yes | No | No | No |
nerve agent (noun) | VX gas (noun) |
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a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system | a highly lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare; a toxic liquid that penetrates the skin or lungs to disrupt the nervous system and stop respiration; in combat VX gas is deployed by detonating a container over the target area and can persist in the environment up to several weeks after release |