tabun

/ tɑːˈbuːn /

noun

1. an organic compound used in chemical warfare as a lethal nerve gas. Formula: C 2 H 5 OP(O)(CN)N(CH 3 ) 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of tabun¹

C20: from German, of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Gigabling sa iskultur ang tabun sa istatúwa, The sculptor pulled the cover off the statue.

From Project Gutenberg