Poison-gas
noun
1.
any of various toxic gases, especially those used in chemical warfare to kill or incapacitate on inhalation or contact, as phosgene, chlorine, etc.
noun
1.
a gaseous substance, such as chlorine, phosgene, or lewisite, used in warfare to kill or harm
poison gas n.
A gas or vapor used especially in chemical warfare to injure, disable, or kill upon inhalation or contact.
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