: an extremely toxic chemical weapon C11H26NO2PS similar to sarin and tabun in action
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is thought to have assassinated his half brother with VX nerve agent in 2017.
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 May 2021
As a bonus, the optical tube assembly includes Celestron's Advanced VX mount, specifically designed for photographers.
—Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Before 2013, Western intelligence services estimated that Syria had one of the largest chemical arsenals in the world, including sulfur mustard, VX, and sarin.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
Take Valerie Zhang, the 27-year-old cofounder of VX Media who creates 30-some-second spots on social media for clients like Kiehl's, Maybelline and more that resemble full-fledged TV commercials (think vibrant colors, high-definition film, quick cuts and pop-music to market the new Dior perfume).
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Other chemicals, including VX, which is mainly weaponized as a liquid and evaporates slowly, can last up to a month.
—Sohail H. Hashmi, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2013
The mustard agent was eliminated in 2021 and the final rocket containing VX agent was neutralized at the plant in April 2022.
—Dylan Lovan, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
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IEEE Spectrum, 24 May 2021
As a bonus, the optical tube assembly includes Celestron's Advanced VX mount, specifically designed for photographers.
—Gemma Lavender, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Before 2013, Western intelligence services estimated that Syria had one of the largest chemical arsenals in the world, including sulfur mustard, VX, and sarin.
—Gregory D. Koblentz, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2024
Take Valerie Zhang, the 27-year-old cofounder of VX Media who creates 30-some-second spots on social media for clients like Kiehl's, Maybelline and more that resemble full-fledged TV commercials (think vibrant colors, high-definition film, quick cuts and pop-music to market the new Dior perfume).
—Alexandra York, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Other chemicals, including VX, which is mainly weaponized as a liquid and evaporates slowly, can last up to a month.
—Sohail H. Hashmi, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2013
The mustard agent was eliminated in 2021 and the final rocket containing VX agent was neutralized at the plant in April 2022.
—Dylan Lovan, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023
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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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