vx gas meaning and definition

VX GAS noun

Definition of VX gas (noun)

1. a highly lethal nerve agent used in chemical warfare; a toxic liquid that penetrates the skin or lungs to disrupt the nervous system and stop respiration; in combat VX gas is deployed by detonating a container over the target area and can persist in the environment up to several weeks after release
   • "VX gas is one of those things we wish we could disinvent"