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adamsite

/ˈædəm.saɪt/

adamsitenoun

adamsites

Translations

Adamsite is a chemical compound used in tear gas.

Адамсит - это химическое соединение, используемое в слезоточивом газе.

Definitions

A yellow crystalline arsenical compound used as a riot control agent, causing irritation to the eyes and respiratory system.

The police used adamsite to disperse the crowd during the protest.

adamsiteadjective

more adamsite

Comp.

most adamsite

Super.

/ˈædəm.saɪt/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g. "adamsite gas", "adamsite smoke").

Definitions

Relating to, containing, or consisting of the chemical warfare agent adamsite.

Soldiers were equipped with respirators to protect against adamsite fumes.