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mustard gas meaning in Tamil

கடுகுவாயு kaṭukuvāyu

mustard gas in Tamil: கடுகுவாயு (kaṭukuvāyu). In English, 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.

Tamil words for mustard gas

vesicant gas
கடுகுவாயு kaṭukuvāyu

English meaning of mustard gas

  1. 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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mustard gas in a sentence

  • The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran.

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Questions about mustard gas in Tamil

What is the meaning of mustard gas in Tamil?
Mustard gas in Tamil is கடுகுவாயு (kaṭukuvāyu).
mustard gas என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Mustard gas: கடுகுவாயு (kaṭukuvāyu).
What does mustard gas mean in English?
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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