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Vesicant

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Causing blistering to the skin..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Causing blistering to the skin.
  2. Any material that causes blisters upon contact with the skin.

Example Sentences

Rubber-clothed figures entered from an inner room like divers in air. Some of the vesicant-proof suits did not fit and the wearers moved uncomfortably and clumsily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does vesicant mean?

Vesicant means Causing blistering to the skin..

What is a synonym for vesicant?

Common synonyms include harmful, noxious, vesicatory.

What is the opposite of vesicant?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use vesicant in a sentence?

Rubber-clothed figures entered from an inner room like divers in air. Some of the vesicant-proof suits did not fit and the wearers moved uncomfortably and clumsily.

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