sarin

/ (ˈsærɪn) /

noun

isopropyl methylphosphono-fluoridate: used in chemical warfare as a lethal nerve gas producing asphyxia. Formula: CH 3 P(O)(F)OCH(CH 3) 2

Nearby words

sargon, sargon ii, sargon of akkad, sari, sarie marais, sarin, sarit thanarat, sark, sarka, sarking, sarkozy

Word Origin for sarin

C20: from German, from the surnames of its inventors, S (chrader), A (mbrose), R (udinger), and (van der L) in (de)

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Examples from the Web for sarin

Kaszeta insisted that the chemical compound hexamine in the sarin residue was a tell-tale sign of Syrian government involvement.
The Kardashian Look-Alike Trolling for Assad|Noah Shachtman, Michael Kennedy|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The wrestling over the attacks continued, and turned to the chemical composition of the sarin.
The Kardashian Look-Alike Trolling for Assad|Noah Shachtman, Michael Kennedy|October 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But United Nations inspectors have only been able to confirm five, including a series of Sarin gas attacks on Aug. 21.
Obama Administration Stiffs Chemical Survivors on New Claim|Josh Rogin, Noah Shachtman|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
From Assad's perspective, bombing Ghouta with sarin gas has been one of his smartest moves.
For Bashar Al-Assad, Crossing Obama's Red Line Was a Win-Win|Anna Momigliano|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Sarin gas, which was released in the Tokyo subway system in 1995, killing 12 and injuring thousands, is the most famous example.
Sarin, Nitrogen Mustard, Cyanide & More: All About Chemical Weapons|Kent Sepkowitz|August 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Science definitions for sarin

sarin

[ sâr′ĭn ]

A poisonous liquid that inhibits the body's ability to catalyze acetylcholine. It is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare. Chemical formula: C4H10FO2P.