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VX

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noun

  1. a US lethal nerve gas

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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In 2022, the last M55 rocket with the VX nerve agent was destroyed at the plant in Kentucky.

From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023

His death was announced by Kevin Cook, who performs as Poison Waters and was Mr. Cole’s co-host at the nightclub, the Darcelle VX Showplace.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023

In its study, the company’s scoring method revealed that many of the novel molecules MegaSyn generated were predicted to be more toxic than VX, a realization that made both Urbina and Ekins uncomfortable.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2022

Candace Coyle, the plant’s project manager, said Wednesday the nation’s entire stockpile of VX nerve agent “is now completely destroyed.”

From Seattle Times • Apr. 20, 2022

In the Curtiss VX engines, the valves are carried in detachable cages which may be removed when the valves need attention.

From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred

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