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vx gas

/ˌviːˈeks ɡæs/

Tradução: Agente neurotóxico extremamente potente e letal, classificado como arma química, que interfere no sistema nervoso ao inibir a acetilcolinesterase, causando contrações musculares incontroláveis e insuficiência respiratória.

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/ˌviːˈeks ɡæs/C1formalscientific
  • ptAgente neurotóxico extremamente potente e letal, classificado como arma química, que interfere no sistema nervoso ao inibir a acetilcolinesterase, causando contrações musculares incontroláveis e insuficiência respiratória.

An extremely potent and lethal nerve agent, classified as a chemical weapon, that disrupts the nervous system by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase, leading to uncontrolled muscle contractions and respiratory failure.

  1. C2formal

    An extremely toxic synthetic chemical compound used as a chemical weapon, classified as a nerve agent. It is odorless and tasteless, and exposure can be fatal.

    ptAgente neurotóxico

    • VX gas is considered one of the most dangerous chemical weapons ever created.
    • The treaty prohibits the production and stockpiling of VX gas.
    • Exposure to VX gas requires immediate decontamination and medical treatment.