What is the meaning of VX gas?

noun

  • 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.
    • usage: "VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent"
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