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lachrymator

/ˈlæk.rɪ.meɪ.tər/

Traduction: Substance, généralement un gaz, qui irrite les yeux et provoque des larmes, utilisée pour le contrôle des foules sans causer de blessures irréversibles.

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noun

/ˈlæk.rɪ.meɪ.tər/C1formaltechnical
  • frSubstance, généralement un gaz, qui irrite les yeux et provoque des larmes, utilisée pour le contrôle des foules sans causer de blessures irréversibles.

A substance, typically a gas, that irritates the eyes and causes tearing, used for crowd control without causing permanent injury.

  1. Tear-inducing substanceC1formaltechnical

    A chemical agent, typically a gas, that irritates the eyes and causes them to produce tears, often used for crowd control.

    frGaz lacrymogène

    • Police deployed a lachrymator to disperse the protestors.
    • The soldiers were equipped with masks to protect against lachrymators.
    • Exposure to a lachrymator causes temporary blindness and discomfort.

    Synonymeslacrimatortear gas

Formes
  • lachrymators plural form
  • lachrymators' possessive plural form
  • lachrymator's possessive singular form