tear-gas

[ teer-gas ]
/ ˈtɪərˌgæs /

verb (used with object), tear-gassed, tear-gas·sing.

to subject to tear gas.

Origin of tear-gas

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby tear-gas

tear sac, tear sheet, tear shell, tear stone, tear strip, tear-gas, tear-jerker, tear-off, tear-out, tear-stained, tearaway

Definition for tear-gas (2 of 2)

tear gas
[ teer ]
/ tɪər /

noun

a gas that makes the eyes smart and water, thus producing a temporary blindness, used in modern warfare, to quell riots, etc.

Origin of tear gas

First recorded in 1915–20

Words related to tear-gas

asphyxiant

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British Dictionary definitions for tear-gas

tear gas
/ (tɪə) /

noun

any one of a number of gases or vapours that make the eyes smart and water, causing temporary blindness; usually dispersed from grenades and used in warfare and to control riots Also called: lacrimator

Medical definitions for tear-gas

tear gas
[ tîr ]

n.

A gas that causes irritation of the eyes and profuse tearing.