lachrymator
| Definition: | (noun) A gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds. |
| Synonyms: | teargas |
| Usage: | When the demonstration turned violent, the police used a potent lachrymator to disperse the mob. |
Bronx Chronicle Word of the Day: December 25, 2015
Author: Annie Boller
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