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Definition of: lacrimator
(lak′rə·mā′tər) noun
Any of various chemicals which, on being released from shells, bombs, or other containers, provoke a copious flow of tears, with irritation of the eyes: also called tear gas. [<L lacrima a tear + -ATOR]
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