Definition of Cn gas

1. Noun. A tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer.

Exact synonyms: Chloroacetophenone
Specialized synonyms: Chemical Mace, Mace
Generic synonyms: Lachrymator, Lacrimator, Tear Gas, Teargas

Definition of Cn gas

1. Noun. chloroacetophenone used as tear gas for riot control, although it is normally replaced nowadays with CS gas. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cn Gas

CNC
CND
CNG
CNO cycle
CNO cycles
CNP
CNPZ
CNS
CNSA
CNS leukaemia
CNS lipoma
CNS prophylaxis
CNT
CNV
CN Tower
CN gas
CO
CO$
CO2
CO2-withdrawal seizure test
CO2 narcosis
COA
COAG
COAS
COB
COBOL
COBRA
COC
COCA
COCl

Literary usage of Cn gas

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Human Rights in Northern Ireland: Congressional Hearing edited by Christopher H. Smith (1999)
"Contracts between 1975-79 Near East & South East Asia India 20 MPG-120 CS gas grenade to Bureau of Police R&,D. 10 MPG-100 CN gas grenades to Ministry of ..."

2. Explosives and Their Power by Marcellin Berthelot, C. Napier Hake, William Macnab (1892)
"From the above data we deduce— CN (gas) + Cl (gas) = CNC1 (gas) gives off + 37'3 - 357 = + 1-6. CN + Cl = CNC1 (liquid) + 9'9. These values were checked by ..."

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