tabun

tabun
An extremely potent cholinesterase inhibitor; the lethal dose for humans is believed to be as low as 0.01 mg/kg; median lethal dosage (respiratory) is about 40 mg/min/m3 for resting persons.

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ta·bun 'tä-.bu̇n n a liquid organic phosphorus ester C5H11N2O2P that acts as a nerve gas

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ta·bun (taґbən) an organophosphorus compound that is a potent cholinesterase inhibitor and is used as a nerve gas; symptoms of poisoning include bronchial constriction, convulsions, and often death. See organophosphorus compound poisoning, under poisoning.

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