Vx Gas (Noun)
Meaning
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; "VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent".
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The use of VX gas in chemical warfare has been widely condemned by the international community due to its extreme toxicity and potential for mass casualties.
- VX gas is a highly lethal nerve agent that can penetrate the skin or lungs and disrupt the nervous system, leading to respiratory failure and death.
- In combat, VX gas is typically deployed by detonating a container over the target area, releasing a toxic cloud that can persist in the environment for several weeks.
- The development of VX gas was a major concern during the Cold War, as it was seen as a potential game-changer in the field of chemical warfare.
- VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent, but unfortunately, it remains a real and present danger in the world of modern warfare.