sarin

noun sa·rin \ˈsär-ən, ˈser-; zä-ˈrēn\

Definition of SARIN

: an extremely toxic chemical weapon C₄H₁₀FO₂P that is used as a lethal nerve gas —called also GB

German

First Known Use: 1951

Medical Dictionary

noun sa·rin \ˈsär-ən, zä-ˈrēn\

: an extremely toxic chemical warfare agent C₄H₁₀FO₂P that is a powerful cholinesterase inhibitor—called also GB

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