nerve gas

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nurv gas]
- /nɜrv gæs/
- /nɜːv ɡæs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nurv gas]
- /nɜrv gæs/

Definitions of nerve gas words

noun nerve gas any of several poison gases, derived chiefly from phosphoric acid, that weaken or paralyze the nervous system, especially that part of the system controlling respiration. 1
noun nerve gas poisonous gas used as chemical weapon 1
variable noun nerve gas Nerve gas is a poisonous gas used in war as a weapon. 0
noun nerve gas (esp in chemical warfare) any of various poisonous gases that have a potentially fatal paralysing effect on the central nervous system 0
noun nerve gas any of several poisonous, odorless, colorless, and tasteless liquids that volatilize readily, are rapidly absorbed through the eyes, lungs, or skin, and inactivate the enzyme cholinesterase, causing paralysis of the respiratory and central nervous systems: manufactured as for use in war as a chemical weapon 0

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Origin of nerve gas

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Nerve gas

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nerve gas popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for nerve gas

noun nerve gas

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atlatl — a wooden implement used to throw a spear or similar weapon at a greater speed or distance as used by Native Americans

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