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It its the gas that the onion releases that reach our eyes and start irritation. Onions produce the chemical irritant known as syn-propanethial-S-oxide. It stimulates the eyes' lachrymal glands so they release tears. Also, the irritation to your nose causes some of the tearing as well. To prevent this Cut your onions Cold, Under Running Water, Submerged in water or avoiding to cut the root as that releases most of the gas. Or some people say to chew some mint gum to prevent those tears!

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