novichok
Deadly chemical weapon
Novichok is a class of nerve agents developed by the Soviet Union beginning in the 1970s, among the deadliest chemical weapons ever created.
The name means "newcomer" in Russian.
Novichok gained international attention after its use in assassination attempts, including the 2018 poisoning of a former Russian spy in England: The investigation confirmed the presence of novichok.
Organophosphate chemical weapon
- VXChemical warfare toxin
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
atropine · pralidoxime · antidote · exposure · inhalation · absorption · lethal · dose
Murder of a prominent figure
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- SalisburyCathedral city in Wiltshire
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
- doorhandleDevice for opening doors
Navalny · perfume · bottle · covert · targeted · attack · delivery · aerosol
Eastern Slavic language
- KremlinMoscow's fortified government seat
- GRURussian military spy agency
- PutinRussian authoritarian leader
- SovietOf the USSR
espionage · state-sponsored · denial · sanctions · expulsion · diplomatic · investigation · intelligence
Phosphorus compound, often toxic
- cholinesteraseHydrolyzes nerve signal molecules
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- binaryConsisting of two parts
- compoundCombined into one
phosphorus · neurotoxin · inhibitor · toxicology · formula · precursor · laboratory · molecular
Agreed standard of behavior
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- verificationProving something accurate
inspection · declaration · disarmament · violation · enforcement · international · regulation · chemical weapons
sarin
Organophosphate chemical weapon
- VXChemical warfare toxin
- neurotoxicityHarmful effects on nerves
- paralysisLoss of muscle function
convulsion · atropine · pralidoxime · antidote · exposure · inhalation · absorption · lethal · dose · symptoms
assassination
Murder of a prominent figure
- poisoningHarmful substance exposure
- SalisburyCathedral city in Wiltshire
- umbrellaHandheld rain shelter
Navalny · doorhandle · perfume · bottle · covert · targeted · attack · delivery · aerosol · concealment
Russian
Eastern Slavic language
- KremlinMoscow's fortified government seat
- GRURussian military spy agency
- PutinRussian authoritarian leader
Soviet · espionage · state-sponsored · denial · sanctions · expulsion · diplomatic · investigation · intelligence · operative
organophosphate
Phosphorus compound, often toxic
- cholinesteraseHydrolyzes nerve signal molecules
- synthesisCombining parts into whole
- binaryConsisting of two parts
compound · phosphorus · neurotoxin · inhibitor · toxicology · formula · precursor · laboratory · molecular · volatile
convention
Agreed standard of behavior
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
- treatyBinding pact between nations
verification · inspection · declaration · disarmament · violation · enforcement · international · regulation · chemical weapons
- weaponsknife, gun, sword, swords, rifle
- hazardous substancescyanide, arsine, mustard gas, nerve gas, phosgene
- organophosphatessarin, VX
- WMD threatschemical weapons, biological weapon, biological warfare, bioterrorism, chemical weapon
- RussiaRussia, Moscow, Kremlin, Red Square, Siberia
- Superweaponsnuclear bomb, atomic bomb, hydrogen bomb, neutron bomb, thermonuclear bomb
novichokantidote
Substance neutralizing harmful agents
medicine · cure · remedy · therapeutic · atropine
novichokvaccine
Disease prevention injection
antivenin · countermeasure · penicillin · humanitarian aid · medical treatment