nerve gas

nerve gas

n.

Any of various poisonous gases that interfere with the functioning of nerves by inhibiting cholinesterase.

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nerve gas

n

(Medicine / Pharmacology) (esp in chemical warfare) any of various poisonous gases that have a paralysing effect on the central nervous system that can be fatal

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nerve gas

Any of various poisonous gases that interfere with the functioning of nerves by inhibiting the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Increased levels of acetylcholine stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to cardiac and respiratory arrest.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

nerve gas - a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system nerve agent agent - a substance that exerts some force or effect 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; "VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent" organophosphate nerve agent - any of a series of nerve agents containing organophosphate compounds first synthesized by German chemists in 1936; in World War II the Germans tested them in concentration camps but not on the battlefield; Iraq is alleged to have used them against Iran and against the Kurds poison gas - a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact; used in chemical warfare

Translations

nerve gas n → gas m nervino

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nerve gas n → gas m nervino