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Definition of nerve agent noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

nerve agent

noun
 
/ˈnɜːv eɪdʒənt/
 
/ˈnɜːrv eɪdʒənt/
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  1. a substance that damages the nervous system, especially one used as a weapon
    • Chemical weapons, including nerve agents and mustard gas, have been banned under international law since the 1990s.
    Topics War and conflictc2
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