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tabun

British

/ tɑːˈbuːn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of tabun

C20: from German, of uncertain origin

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