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Complete Definition of "tear gas"

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Noun
en-noun|sgtear gas|pltear gases

  1. Any lachrymatory non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defence.

Related terms
CS gas
CN gas
pepper spray
mace

Translations

Finnish: kyynelkaasu

ja:tear gas

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