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VX

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noun

  1. a US lethal nerve gas

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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

The researchers had previously used MegaSyn to generate molecules with therapeutic potential that have the same molecular target as VX, Urbina says.

From Scientific American • Apr. 21, 2022

Officials at the Kentucky plant began disassembling about 18,000 of the rockets and draining the VX agent in July, according to a news release from plant officials.

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