单词 | g-agent |
释义 | > as lemmasG-agent G-agent n. originally U.S. any of a group of four organophosphorus nerve agents originally developed by German scientists during the Second World War, characterized by being more volatile and less persistent than other nerve agents.The four G-agents are tabun, sarin, soman, and cyclosarin. [Perhaps originally representing G in German, reflecting the origin of these nerve agents.] ΚΠ 1953 Med. Compend Commanding Officers Naval Vessels (Bureau Med. & Surg., Navy Dept., U. S.) ii. 63 (heading) The ‘G’ agents. 1968 New Scientist 29 Feb. 465/1 The G-agents (nerve gases)..are quick killers. 2007 S. L. Hoenig Compend. Chem. Warfare Agents v. 77 They [sc. nerve agents] are generally divided into the G-agents..and the V-agents. < as lemmas |
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