Meaning Of The Word Poison gas

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poison gas
uncountable noun: Poison gas is a gas that is poisonous and is usually used to kill people in war or to execute criminals.

poison gas in American English
any toxic chemical agent in the form of a gas or vapor-forming liquid or solid, esp. one used in chemical warfare to kill or harass through inhalation or contact
noun: any of various toxic gases, esp. those used in chemical warfare to kill or incapacitate on inhalation or contact, as phosgene, chlorine, etc

poison gas in British English
noun: a gaseous substance, such as chlorine, phosgene, or lewisite, used in warfare to kill or harm

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