soman

noun, often capitalized

so·man | \ ˈsō-mən

Definition of soman

: an extremely toxic chemical warfare agent C₇H₁₆FO₂P similar to sarin in action

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An off-kilter vibe carried from the reception to the food, with skinny somen noodles supporting chewy abalone and a spring of junsai, a memorably slimy vegetable available only in late spring. — Michael Russell, oregonlive.com, "Portland’s Nodoguro is one of America’s most exclusive Japanese restaurants (2019 review)," 3 Aug. 2019 In 2012, South Korea estimated the North had between 2,500 and 5,000 metric tons of chemical arms, including mustard gas, hydrogen cyanide, and highly lethal nerve agents including sarin, soman, and VX. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The U.S. Army Is Training to Explore, Fight in North Korea’s Maze of Tunnels," 18 Dec. 2017

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soman

noun

so·man | \ ˈsō-mən\

variants: or Soman

Medical Definition of soman

: an extremely toxic chemical warfare agent C₇H₁₆FO₂P with potent anticholinesterase activity that is used especially as a nerve gas and that in large doses may result in loss of consciousness, convulsions, paralysis, and failure of the respiratory system

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