English Explanatory Dictionary

tear gas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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-defense.
verb
  1. To use tear gas.

Pronunciation

/ˈtɪə ɡæs/ /ˈtɪː ɡæs/ /ˈtɪɹ ɡæs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-tear gas.wav

Word forms

tear gas tear gases tear gasses teargas tear gassing tear gassed

Related words

CS gas CN gas pepper spray mace
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