Associations to the word «Chloropicrin»

Wiktionary

CHLOROPICRIN, noun. (organic compound) The chlorinated derivative of nitromethane CCl3NO2 that is used as a pesticide and tear gas

Dictionary definition

CHLOROPICRIN, noun. A heavy colorless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas.

Wise words

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C. S. Lewis