Sarin (Noun)
Meaning
A highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The accidental release of sarin at the Tokyo subway station in 1995 led to the deaths of 13 people and injured hundreds more.
- Prolonged exposure to sarin can cause severe damage to the respiratory system and eventually lead to death.
- The nerve agent sarin is considered one of the most potent and deadly substances ever created.
- Inhaling even a small amount of sarin vapor can cause convulsions, paralysis, and loss of consciousness.
- Military personnel are trained to respond to and neutralize threats involving sarin and other toxic chemical agents.