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(chemistry) The active ingredient in most tear gas, C₁₀H₅ClN₂, also called CS gas.
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Orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile means (chemistry) The active ingredient in most tear gas, C₁₀H₅ClN₂, also called CS gas.
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If a person uses a self-defense spray device during the commission of a crime to eject, release, or emit orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile or oleoresin capsicum or threatens to use a self-defense spray device […]
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