nitrogen mustard
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nitrogen mustard

noun

Definition of NITROGEN MUSTARD

: any of various toxic blistering compounds analogous to mustard gas but containing nitrogen instead of sulfur

First Known Use of NITROGEN MUSTARD

1943

nitrogen mustard

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of NITROGEN MUSTARD

: any of various toxic blistering compounds analogous to mustard gas but containing nitrogen instead of sulfur; especially : mechlorethamine

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