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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

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In plain EnglishA deadly nerve agent used as a chemical weapon.

Word forms

Vxes plural

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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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