Lexical entry
サリン
sarin
A highly toxic nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.
Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource uncertain
Meaning
A colorless, odorless organophosphorus compound that acts as a nerve agent. It is known primarily as a chemical weapon.
- toxic nerve agent
- chemical weapon
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Related
イオン
イオン
A charged atom or molecule.
アイソトープ
アイソトープ
An atom of an element with the same number of protons but a different mass number.
アセトン
アセトン
A colorless, volatile solvent used in chemistry and industry.
エステル
エステル
An ester, a chemical compound derived from an acid and an alcohol.
ゲル
ゲル
A gel, especially in chemistry or materials.
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