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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent. uncountable
2. 2
   A supporter of John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), American statesman who served as the sixth president of the United States from 1825 to 1829. US, historical

Synonyms

All synonyms

diphenylaminechlorarsinedmdm

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Adams + -ite, after Roger Adams, an American organic chemist.

Etymology 2

From Adams + -ite.

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