The first known nerve agent, synthesized by German chemists in 1936; a highly toxic combustible liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and is used as a nerve gas in chemical warfare.

synonym: tabun.

A rare silvery (usually trivalent) metallic element; brittle at low temperatures but liquid above room temperature; occurs in trace amounts in bauxite and zinc ores.

synonyms: atomic number 31, gallium.

Dutch: gallium
Polish: ekaglin, Ga, gal

A state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War.

synonyms: Empire State of the South, Ga., Georgia, Peach State.

Dutch: Georgia
Polish: Georgia