Synonyms of mustard gas
5 similar words
Another word for mustard gas is yperite. Other synonyms of mustard gas are dichlorodiethyl sulfide, sulfur mustard, sulphur mustard and yellow cross liquid.
Synonyms and similar words for mustard gas
nounA highly cytotoxic vesicant, C₄H₈Cl₂S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns...
- dichlorodiethyl sulfideMustard gas.
- sulfur mustardMustard gas.
- sulphur mustard
- yellow cross liquidSynonym of mustard gas.
- yperiteSynonym of mustard gas.
Meaning of mustard gas
- noun A highly cytotoxic vesicant, C₄H₈Cl₂S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.
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Questions about synonyms of mustard gas
- What is another word for mustard gas?
- Mustard gas has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as yperite, dichlorodiethyl sulfide, sulfur mustard, sulphur mustard and yellow cross liquid.
- What does mustard gas mean?
- Mustard gas means a highly cytotoxic vesicant, C₄H₈Cl₂S, used in World War I that is known to cause skin burns, blisters, inflammation, edema, and potentially other respiratory effects.
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