sarin


sa·rin

noun \ˈsär-ən, ˈser-; zä-ˈrēn\

Definition of SARIN

: an extremely toxic chemical weapon C4H10FO2P that is used as a lethal nerve gas —called also GB

Origin of SARIN

German
First Known Use: 1951

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