sarin
Sarin (noun) means a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon. Example: “The attack used sarin gas, which attacks the nervous system within minutes.”
How to use sarin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA deadly nerve gas classified as a chemical weapon.
A serious, clinical term — used in news, science, and military contexts, not casual speech.
Word forms
Sarins plural
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The attack used _____ gas, which attacks the nervous system within minutes.
Etymology
Named using the initials of the German chemists who developed it in the 1930s.
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What does “sarin” mean?
The word “sarin” means a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon. In plain terms, a deadly nerve gas classified as a chemical weapon.
How do you pronounce “sarin”?
“Sarin” is pronounced SAH-rihn (/ˈsɑːɹən/ in IPA).
How do you use “sarin” in a sentence?
Here is “sarin” used in a sentence: “The attack used sarin gas, which attacks the nervous system within minutes.”
What part of speech is “sarin”?
“Sarin” is a noun.
Where does the word “sarin” come from?
The word “sarin” dates back to around 1930 and comes from German. Named using the initials of the German chemists who developed it in the 1930s.