nitrogen mustard

/ˌnaɪtrədʒən ˌmʌstərd/
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Definitions of nitrogen mustard
  1. noun
    a toxic compound resembling mustard gas in structure; important in cancer treatment
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    type of:
    chemical compound, compound
    (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
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