Definitions for tear gas
tɪərtear gas

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1. tear gas, teargas, lacrimator, lachrymatornoun

   a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds

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1. tear gasnoun

   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.

2. tear gasverb

   To use tear gas.

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1. Tear gas

   Tear gas, also known as a lachrymator agent or lachrymator (from Latin lacrima 'tear'), sometimes colloquially known as "mace" after the early commercial aerosol, is a chemical weapon that stimulates the nerves of the lacrimal gland in the eye to produce tears. In addition, it can cause severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding, and blindness. Common lachrymators both currently and formerly used as tear gas include pepper spray (OC gas), PAVA spray (nonivamide), CS gas, CR gas, CN gas (phenacyl chloride), bromoacetone, xylyl bromide and Mace (a branded mixture). While lachrymatory agents are commonly deployed for riot control by law enforcement and military personnel, its use in warfare is prohibited by various international treaties. During World War I, increasingly toxic and deadly lachrymatory agents were used. The short and long-term effects of tear gas are not well studied. The published peer-reviewed literature consists of lower quality evidence that does not establish causality. More rigorous research is needed. Exposure to tear gas agents may produce numerous short-term and long-term health effects, including development of respiratory illnesses, severe eye injuries and diseases (such as traumatic optic neuropathy, keratitis, glaucoma, and cataracts), dermatitis, damage of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems, and death, especially in cases with exposure to high concentrations of tear gas or application of the tear gases in enclosed spaces.

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1. tear gas

   Tear gas, scientifically known as lachrymator, is a type of chemical weapon that causes severe eye and respiratory pain, skin irritation, bleeding, and even blindness. It is often used in warfare, riot control, and other circumstances to control or disperse crowds. These substances are not gases but are instead classified as aerosols, small particles suspended in the air that cause irritation or incapacitation when inhaled or coming into contact with the eyes or skin. The most common types include CS gas, CN gas (phenacyl chloride), and pepper spray.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tear gas in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tear gas in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of tear gas in a Sentence

1. Latif Haidera:

   There was a huge clash between the police and the young people and clouds of tear gas. I saw old women pushed over by the surging crowd. It was serious.

2. Raneshwar Sing Kishan:

   Hooligans under the attire of security personnel shed tear gas and do lathi charge on the ordinary protesters, but as usual the top farmers leaders escape unhurt.

3. Editor Gilbert Bailon:

   It’s a very personal story. Some staff faced tear gas directly; some were deeply involved in efforts to get the community to heal.

4. Lester Shum:

   At that time, not so many people were getting involved in politics, but when the students came out and said we are fighting for our freedom and our future, many people felt touched and were inspired to join. this generated (great attention) on both the local and international level because when some protesters are so young, maybe 15 to 18, and go to the front lines to face the threat of tear gas and rubber bullets, that is an important moral force.

5. Barack Obama:

   Theophilus Eugene Connor may be gone, but today we witness with our own eyes police officers kneeling on the necks of Black Americans in Birmingham. George Wallace may be gone. But we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=tear gas
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Tear_Gas
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tear_Gas
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