: an extremely toxic chemical weapon C11H26NO2PS similar to sarin and tabun in action
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The mustard agent was eliminated in 2021 and the final rocket containing VX agent was neutralized at the plant in April 2022.
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Dylan Lovan, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
Dylan Lovan, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
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“VX.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/VX. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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VX
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: an extremely toxic persistent chemical warfare agent C11H26NO2PS that is used especially as a nerve gas and that in large doses typically causes convulsions, loss of consciousness, paralysis, and failure of the respiratory system leading to death
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