Nevada gas
(US, slang) Hydrogen cyanide, used in the gas chamber.
nəˈvɑdə ˈɡæsDocumented since 1920s1920sSilenthistorical135 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
(US, slang) Hydrogen cyanide, used in the gas chamber.
Origin: The first gas chamber was used in Nevada, USA on February 8, 1924. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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