Lachrymator

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any substance that causes tears, such as tear gas.
  2. 2
    a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
lacrimatortear gastear gasteargas

Etymology

From lachrymate + -or.

Related phrases

tear gas

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