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Mustard gas

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C₄H₈Cl₂S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects. countable, uncountable

    "The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran."

  2. 2
    a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs; there is no known antidote wordnet

Etymology

Calque of German Senfgas.

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