Soman definitions

Soman

1) Gd
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Soman

1) Organophosphate nerve agent
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Soman

Soman, or GD (systematic name: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate), is an extremely toxic chemical substance. It is a nerve agent, interfering with normal functioning of the mammalian nervous system by inhibiting the cholinesterase enzyme. It is an inhibitor of both acetylcholinesterase and butyrylcholinesterase. As a chemical weapon, it is cla...
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soman

(from the article `anticholinesterase`) ...achieve their effects by causing a continual stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Parathion and malathion are thus highly effective ... ...known as tabun (GA). As much as 12,000 tons was produced for the German army in World War II, although it was never used. Another nerve agent,...
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soman

A nerve agent also known as GD, which was first developed in 1944. It is a Schedule 1 chemical listed under the Schedules of Chemicals in the Annex on Chemicals of the Chemical Weapons Convention.
Found on http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/1493-SOMAN

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soman

<chemical> An organophosphorus compound that inhibits cholinesterase. It causes seizures and has been used as a chemical warfare agent. ... Pharmacological action: chemical warfare agents, cholinesterase inhibitor, convulsants. ... Chemical name: Phosphonofluoridic acid, methyl-, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl ester ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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soman

Type: Term Pronunciation: sō′măn Definitions: 1. An extremely potent cholinesterase inhibitor.
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soman

noun a nerve agent easily absorbed into the body; a lethal cholinesterase inhibitor that is highly toxic when inhaled
Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974

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