tear gases

A form of tear gas — 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-defense.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of tear gas
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of tear gas
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