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lachrymator

Syllabification: (lach·ry·ma·tor)
Pronunciation: /ˈlakrəˌmātər/
(also lacrimator)
Definition of lachrymator

noun

chiefly Medicine
  • a substance that irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow.

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