nevada gas
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Hydrogen cyanide, used in the gas chamber.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In the front seat it had a tank of Nevada gas, cyanide, which the guy driving could turn into the back part without getting it himself.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “nevada gas” mean?
Hydrogen cyanide, used in the gas chamber.
Is “nevada gas” formal or informal?
nevada gas is generally slang.
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