No. 13,023 in Russian
люизит
"Lюизит" (lewisite) is a toxic chemical warfare agent used as a blistering agent.
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Люизит был использован как боевое токсическое вещество во время испытаний.
Lewisite was used as a warfare toxic agent during tests.
The word 'люизит' here refers to the chemical compound, illustrating its application as a weapon.
Исследователи изучают способы нейтрализации люизита в почве.
Researchers study ways to neutralize lewisite in soil.
In this sentence, 'люизит' represents the contaminant being examined for methods of neutralization in environmental contexts.
Применение люизита строго запрещено международными конвенциями.
The use of lewisite is strictly prohibited by international conventions.
Here, 'люизит' signifies a subject of legal and ethical discussions concerning its prohibition.
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