Hazardous or Poisonous Substance
phosgene oxime
phos·gene ox·ime
Definitions related to phosgene oxime:
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A synthetic nettle agent developed in Germany in 1929 as a potential chemical warfare agent that causes corrosive skin and tissue injuries. It is characterized as a colorless crystalline solid or yellowish-brown liquid that is odorless or has a fruity odor. Exposure occurs by inhalation, ingestion, or contact.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The chemical agent phosgene oxime.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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