nerve agent
US /ˈnɜːrv ˌeɪ.dʒənt/
UK /ˈnɜːrv ˌeɪ.dʒənt/
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agente nervino, gas nervino
a chemical substance that interferes with the nervous system and is used as a weapon
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The terrorists were suspected of developing a nerve agent.
I terroristi erano sospettati di sviluppare un agente nervino.
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Exposure to a nerve agent can cause severe health problems or death.
L'esposizione a un agente nervino può causare gravi problemi di salute o la morte.