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Record 1 2017-10-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Security
DEF

A chemical agent which causes a profuse flow of tears and intense temporary eye pain.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Sécurité
DEF

Agent chimique qui provoque une profusion de larmes et d'intenses douleurs passagères aux yeux.

OBS

agent lacrymogène : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Seguridad
CONT

El CN o cloroacetofenona es un agente lacrimógeno usado sobre todo en represión de disturbios.

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