Vocabulary Entry

vesicant

|noun • adjective

noun

A substance that causes the formation of blisters on the skin.

Example Sentences

"The vesicant was used in chemical warfare, leading to severe injuries."

"Health professionals must handle vesicants with extreme caution."

"After exposure to the vesicant, the soldier developed painful blisters."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Certain chemicals are classified as vesicant agents due to their damaging effects."

"The vesicant properties of the solution made it dangerous to handle."

"Firefighters wore protective gear to avoid exposure to the vesicant substance."