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sternutator

/ˈstɜː.njuː.teɪ.tə/

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noun

/ˈstɜː.njuː.teɪ.tə/C2formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее химическое вещество, которое раздражает слизистые оболочки, вызывая чихание, кашель и слезотечение.

A noun referring to a chemical substance that irritates the mucous membranes, causing sneezing, coughing, and lacrimation.

  1. Chemical irritantC2formalscientific

    A chemical substance that causes sneezing, coughing, and eye irritation, often used in riot control agents.

    ruХимический раздражитель

    • The riot police deployed a sternutator to disperse the crowd.
    • Exposure to the sternutator caused uncontrollable sneezing and tearing.
    • The laboratory handled the sternutator with extreme caution due to its potency.

    Synonymssternutatory

Forms
  • sternutators plural form
  • sternutators' possessive plural form
  • sternutator's possessive singular form