Diphosgene
Translation of "diphosgene" into Russian
diphosgene
NounUK
/daɪˈfɒs.dʒiːn/
US
/daɪˈfɑs.dʒin/
diphosgene
Diphosgene was used as a chemical weapon during World War I.
Дифосген использовался как химическое оружие во время Первой мировой войны.
Definitions
diphosgene
NounUK
/daɪˈfɒs.dʒiːn/
US
/daɪˈfɑs.dʒin/
Trichloromethyl chloroformate, a toxic, colorless liquid formerly used as a pulmonary chemical warfare agent.
Diphosgene was stockpiled in large quantities during World War I.
diphosgene
AdjectiveUK
/daɪˈfɒs.dʒiːn/
US
/daɪˈfɑs.dʒin/
Relating to, containing, or employing diphosgene (the chemical warfare agent).
The army tested diphosgene artillery shells in the proving grounds.