lacrymogène

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French

Etymology

From Latin lacrima (tear) + -gène.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /la.kʁi.mɔ.ʒɛn/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛn

Adjective

lacrymogène (plural lacrymogènes)

  1. lachrymatory, lacrimogenous (causing the production of tears)
    bombe lacrymogènepepper spray or tear gas canister (literally, “tear-inducing bomb”)
    gaz lacrymogènetear gas

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