nitrogen mustard

noun

Definition of NITROGEN MUSTARD

: any of various toxic blistering compounds analogous to mustard gas but containing nitrogen instead of sulfur

1943

Medical Dictionary

noun

: any of various toxic blistering compounds analogous to mustard gas but containing nitrogen instead of sulfur; especially : mechlorethamine

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