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sarin

/ˈsær.ɪn/

Traducción: Gas nervioso altamente tóxico que inhibe la actividad de la colinesterasa, utilizado como arma de destrucción masiva.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˈsær.ɪn/

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A highly toxic chemical nerve agent that inhibits the activity of cholinesterase, used as a weapon of mass destruction.

  • 🇪🇸Gas nervioso altamente tóxico que inhibe la actividad de la colinesterasa, utilizado como arma de destrucción masiva.
  1. Chemical nerve agent C2 formal scientific

    A highly toxic synthetic organophosphorus compound that acts as a nerve agent by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, leading to uncontrolled muscle contractions and potentially fatal respiratory failure.

    • Sarin was originally developed as a pesticide but was later weaponized.
    • Exposure to sarin requires immediate administration of antidotes like atropine.
    • International treaties strictly prohibit the use of sarin in warfare.

    🇪🇸Agente nervioso sarín

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