mustard gases

A form of mustard gas — A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C₄H₈Cl₂S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of mustard gas
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