lachrymatory
IPA: ɫˈækrɪmʌtɔri
noun
- (archaeology) A vase supposedly intended to hold tears; formerly used by archaeologists to designate certain urns found in Roman burials.
adjective
- Pertaining to or causing tears.
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Examples of "lachrymatory" in Sentences
- This colorless liquid is a lachrymatory agent.
- Acrolein is a severe pulmonary irritant and lachrymatory agent.
- Lachrymatory as an adjective means of, causing or producing tears.
- Riot control agents are less lethal lachrymatory agents used for riot control.
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