Tabun (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The development of Tabun in the 1930s marked the beginning of the modern era of chemical warfare.
- Tabun is a highly reactive and highly toxic compound, requiring specialized equipment and handling.
- In spite of its toxicity, Tabun was initially investigated for its potential use as an insecticide.
- During World War II, the German military stockpiled large quantities of Tabun for use in artillery shells and bombs.
- The production of Tabun during the war effort was shrouded in secrecy, and its effects on humans were not fully understood until after the war.