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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

Example Sentences

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The main five nerve agents are tabun, which is the easiest to make, sarin, soman, GF and VX.

From The Guardian • Mar. 8, 2018

German scientists invented tabun in 1936 and sarin in 1938.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2017

Sarin is one of several substances called nerve agents, with others including VX, tabun and soman.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2013

The U.S.-based Global Security website says there are four suspected chemical weapons sites in Syria producing the nerve agents VX, sarin and tabun.

From Reuters • Aug. 21, 2012

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