Lacrymator
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lacrymator is a noun meaning Alternative form of lachrymator.
Meaning
Alternative form of lachrymator.
Example Sentences
Ethyl oxalyl chloride is a corrosive lacrymator and the reaction should be carried out in a well-ventilated hood.
The method described here has the advantage that continuous titration of the reaction mixture containing the volatile lacrymator cyanogen bromide is not required (March et al., 1974).
This book is directed to chemical scientists, biologists, pharmacists as well as to interested laymen who wish to learn about e.g. the lacrymator in onions or the typical flavor compounds of beetroot.
Microchemical testing may be obligatory in those instances where the evidence has no observable structure. Examples would include arson accelerants, bank robbery explosive dye packs, and lacrymators (tear gas).
Word Forms
- lacrymators
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lacrymatory, lacrymal, causticiser, traumatiser, plasmolyzer, dilutor.
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