poison gas

• Токсичное химическое вещество в газообразной форме, способное вызывать травмы, заболевания или смерть при вдыхании или контакте с кожей, исторически использовавшееся в военных действиях и при промышленных авариях.

A toxic chemical substance in gaseous form that can cause injury, illness, or death when inhaled or exposed to the skin, historically used in warfare and industrial accidents.

1. Chemical weaponB2formal

   A toxic gas used in warfare or chemical attacks to cause injury or death.

   Отравляющий газ

   • The use of poison gas in World War I caused horrific casualties.
   • International treaties prohibit the use of poison gas in conflicts.
   • Soldiers were issued gas masks to protect against poison gas attacks.

2. Toxic industrial gasB2formal

   A harmful gas produced accidentally or intentionally in industrial settings.

   Токсичный промышленный газ

   • The factory leak released poison gas into the surrounding neighborhood.
   • Workers were evacuated after a poison gas alarm was triggered.
   • Emergency teams responded to a poison gas incident at the chemical plant.