vesicant

(vĕs'ĭ-kənt)
n.
A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.

adj.
Causing blisters.

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(vĕs'ĭ-kənt)
n.

A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare.

adj.

Causing blisters.

1. producing blisters.
2. an agent that produces blisters.

(ves′ikənt)
n

A chemically active substance that can produce blistering on direct contact with the skin or mucous membrane.

For a list of words related to vesicant, see:

• War Machinery and War Zones - vesicant: burning and blistering agent used in chemical warfare

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