nitrochloromethane
- noun
- /ˌnaɪtroʊˌklɔːroʊˈmɛθeɪn/
- Specialized
- Exposure to nitrochloromethane can cause severe eye and respiratory irritation.
Examples
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The laboratory handled nitrochloromethane with extreme care due to its use as a tear gas.
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The use of nitrochloromethane in crowd control is controversial.
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During chemical warfare in the past, nitrochloromethane was dispersed to incapacitate enemy troops.
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Can nitrochloromethane be safely handled by civilians?
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Inhalation of nitrochloromethane can lead to coughing and difficulty breathing.
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The military used nitrochloromethane as a non-lethal agent during the conflict.
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Researchers studied the effects of nitrochloromethane on human health and safety.
Synonyms
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3.7
A gas that makes people's eyes burn and makes them cry, used by police to break up crowds
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A gas that burns the eyes and makes people cry, used by police to break up crowds
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A chemical that makes eyes water and people cough to make crowds move away
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A type of tear gas used by police that causes eye and skin pain and lasts long
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A strong poisonous liquid used to kill pests that hurts the eyes and makes breathing difficult
A heavy colorless liquid that makes your eyes water and causes vomiting, used to kill pests and in tear gas
A strong tear gas chemical that causes severe eye and skin burns and breathing problems
A chemical used as tear gas that makes your eyes sting and water for a long time
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
nitrochloromethane = chloromethane (opaque) = nitro + chloromethane + nitro
The components are technical chemical combining forms unfamiliar to average B1 learners, so meaning cannot be derived from the parts.
Etymology
Nitrochloromethane breaks into three clear parts: nitro meaning 'nitrogen', chloro meaning 'chlorine', and methane meaning a 'simple gas' like natural gas. So the name tells you it is a gas with nitrogen and chlorine parts, which is why nitrochloromethane is a strong irritant and has been used as a tear gas.