diphenylaminechlorarsine
|di-phen-yl-a-mine-chlor-ar-sine|
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/daɪˌfɛnɪləˌmiːnˌklɔːrˈɑːrsiːn/
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/daɪˌfiːnɪləˌmiːnˌklɔːrˈɑːsiːn/
chemical warfare agent
Etymology
'diphenylaminechlorarsine' originates from combining 'diphenylamine' and 'chlorarsine', where 'diphenylamine' refers to a chemical compound with two phenyl groups and 'chlorarsine' indicates the presence of chlorine and arsenic.
The term 'diphenylaminechlorarsine' was coined in the early 20th century to describe a specific chemical compound used in warfare.
Initially, it was developed for military use, but its use has been largely discontinued due to international treaties.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound used historically as a chemical warfare agent, known for causing irritation and sneezing.
During World War I, diphenylaminechlorarsine was used as a chemical weapon.
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Last updated: 2025/05/10 00:34