VX gas

Definitions of VX gas

1. 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
   type of:

   nerve agent, nerve gas

   a toxic gas that is inhaled or absorbed through the skin and has harmful effects on the nervous and respiratory system