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blistering agent

/ˈblɪstərɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/

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/ˈblɪstərɪŋ ˈeɪdʒənt/C1formalmedical
  • ruХимическое вещество, вызывающее сильное раздражение кожи, глаз и дыхательных путей, часто используемое в военных или промышленных целях.

A chemical substance that causes severe skin, eye, and respiratory irritation, often used in warfare or industrial contexts.

  1. Chemical weaponC2formal

    A chemical substance that causes severe skin, eye, and respiratory damage, often used in warfare.

    ruХимическое оружие

    • Mustard gas is a well-known blistering agent used in World War I.
    • Exposure to a blistering agent requires immediate decontamination.
    • The treaty banned the use of blistering agents in armed conflicts.