5 letter words starting with SAR

Parts of Speech:

noun

Definitions:

1. a highly toxic synthetic compound used as a chemical weapon, originally developed in Germany in 1938
2. any of a class of organophosphorus compounds that inhibit cholinesterase and are used as insecticides and as chemical warfare agents

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛrɪn/
• UK: /ˈsærɪn/

Origin and Usage:

Sarin is a highly toxic synthetic compound that was originally developed in Germany in 1938. It is a nerve agent that works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is responsible for breaking down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This causes a buildup of acetylcholine in the body, leading to overstimulation of the nervous system and ultimately, death. Sarin was used as a chemical weapon in the Iran-Iraq War and in a terrorist attack in Tokyo in 1995.

Synonyms:

• GB
• isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate
• GB2
• NATO designation: GB (G-series, B)

Related Words:

• agent
• toxin
• nerve
• poison
• lethal

Example Sentences:

1. The use of sarin as a chemical weapon is banned under international law.
2. The soldiers were exposed to sarin during the attack.

Parts of Speech:

noun

Definitions:

1. a highly toxic synthetic compound used as a chemical weapon, originally developed in Germany in 1938
2. any of a class of organophosphorus compounds that inhibit cholinesterase and are used as insecticides and as chemical warfare agents

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈsɛrɪn/
• UK: /ˈsærɪn/

Origin and Usage:

Sarin is a highly toxic synthetic compound that was originally developed in Germany in 1938. It is a nerve agent that works by inhibiting the enzyme acetylcholinesterase, which is responsible for breaking down the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This causes a buildup of acetylcholine in the body, leading to overstimulation of the nervous system and ultimately, death. Sarin was used as a chemical weapon in the Iran-Iraq War and in a terrorist attack in Tokyo in 1995.

Synonyms:

• GB
• isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate
• GB2
• NATO designation: GB (G-series, B)

Related Words:

• agent
• toxin
• nerve
• poison
• lethal

Example Sentences:

1. The use of sarin as a chemical weapon is banned under international law.
2. The soldiers were exposed to sarin during the attack.

Parts of Speech

sarge is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, sarge refers to a noncommissioned officer in the military.

As a verb, sarge means to act like a noncommissioned officer in a bossy or domineering way.

Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /sɑrdʒ/

UK: /sɑːdʒ/

Origin and Usage

The word sarge is a shortened form of sergeant, which comes from the Old French word sergent, meaning "servant" or "attendant." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a noncommissioned officer in the military. As a verb, sarge is a more recent slang term that originated in the early 2000s and is often used in online gaming communities to describe someone who is acting bossy or domineering.

Synonyms

As a noun, sarge is synonymous with sergeant. As a verb, there are no direct synonyms, but similar words include bossy, domineering, and controlling.

Related Words

Related 5 letter words include arges, gears, rages, and segar.

Example Sentences

• The sarge gave the troops their orders for the day.
• Don sarge me around like that, I know what Im doing.