tear gas in Japanese

tear gas in Japanese is 催涙ガス, 催涙剤.

tear gas in Japanese

催涙ガス

noun

Pronounced: sairuigasu

Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

催涙剤

noun

Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.

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