Nerve gas

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounA 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.

Synonyms

nerve agent neurotoxicant inert gas narcosis nervine nerve-wreck nitrogen narcosis neurotoxin narks nerve wrack proneurotoxin nerve-wrack nervewrack

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