Zyklon-B
Definition
Zyklon-B was a pesticide developed by a German company in the early 20th century, which was later used by Nazi Germany as a chemical weapon in gas chambers during the Holocaust.
Analogy
Think of Zyklon-B like an extremely deadly bug spray. Just as bug spray is designed to kill insects, Zyklon-B was misused to murder millions of innocent people.
Related terms
Pesticide: A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or animals.
Holocaust: The mass murder of six million Jews and others in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
Chemical Weapon: A specialized munition that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm on humans.
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