lachrymatory in English
adjective
1
relating to, tending to cause, or containing tears.
a lachrymatory secretion
noun
1
a vial of a kind found in ancient Roman tombs and thought to be a lachrymal vase.
Glass, including lachrymatories , is mentioned as occurring sometimes, but apparently only in small quantities.
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1. Nitrogen trichloride can irritate mucous membranes—it is a lachrymatory agent, but has never been used as such.