VX gas (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 27
def a highly lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare
def a toxic liquid that penetrates the skin or lungs to disrupt the nervous system and stop respiration
def 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
examples VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent
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Hypernym nerve gas, nerve agent
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Hyponym nerve gas, nerve agent

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