poisongaslike
Poisongaslike is a nonstandard descriptive term used to characterize substances and materials that exhibit properties akin to poisonous gases. It is not part of formal chemical nomenclature, but appears in safety literature, risk assessments, and some speculative or fictional contexts to indicate gas-like hazard without specifying a particular chemical identity.
The term is typically applied when a material releases toxic vapors, displays high volatility, or presents
Common considerations include vapor pressure, volatility under ambient conditions, onset of toxic effects, dose–response relationships, and
Examples cited in literature range from historical poisonous gases such as chlorine and phosgene to modern
In practice, poisongaslike serves as a heuristic concept to frame hazard assessment and safety planning. It