lacrimator

British

/ ˈlækrɪˌmeɪtə /

noun

a substance causing an increase in the flow of tears See tear gas

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The most common lacrimator used for riot control is a compound called 2-chlorobenzalmalononitrile , or CS.

From Slate ● Jun. 4, 2013

In August 1914 the French began shooting rifle grenades containing the tear-gas ethylbromacetate and later used another lacrimator, chloracetone, in both rifle and hand grenades.

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