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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl₃NO₂ that is used as a pesticide and chemical weapon. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   a heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

nitrochloroformnitrochloroformtrichloronitromethanetrichloronitromethane

Related phrases

tear gas

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