noun
VX
VX (noun) means a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon. Example: “VX is banned under international chemical weapons treaties.”
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A highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
"VX is banned under international chemical weapons treaties."
How to use VX
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA deadly nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.
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_____ is banned under international chemical weapons treaties.
Etymology
Short for "venomous agent X."
Frequently asked questions
What does “VX” mean?
The word “VX” means a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon. In plain terms, a deadly nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.
How do you use “VX” in a sentence?
Here is “VX” used in a sentence: “VX is banned under international chemical weapons treaties.”
What part of speech is “VX”?
“VX” is a noun.
What is the meaning of VX?
"VX" (noun) means a highly toxic nerve agent developed as a chemical weapon.
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