Definition that contains chemical warfare
- ga the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare
- phosgene a colorless poisonous gas that smells like new-mown hay; used in chemical warfare
- poison gas a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact; used in chemical warfare
- tabun the first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare
- vx gas 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
- chemical terrorism terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can undermine the personal security of citizens
- cyanogen a colorless toxic gas with a pungent almond odor; has been used in chemical warfare