Teargases

noun verb

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.

Meaning

  1. (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.
  2. (verb) To use tear gas. “The riot squad tear gassed the mob.”

Letter breakdown

  • Teargases contains 9 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 3.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 10.

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What does Teargases mean?

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.

How many letters are in Teargases?

Teargases has 9 letters.

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