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a poison gas that burns or blisters the tissues of the body; vesicant.[1935-40]
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blister gas — /ˈblɪstə gæs/ (say blistuh gas) noun Chemical Warfare a poison gas that burns or blisters the tissues of the body …
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Blister agent — A blister agent (also known as a vesicant) is a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation. They are named for their ability to cause severe chemical burns, resulting in large, painful water blisters on the… … Wikipedia
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blister copper — blis′ter cop per n. mel a matte of impure copper with a blistered surface caused by the escape of gas during solidification • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
