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vesicant

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(ves′i kənt)

adjective

causing blisters

Origin: < L vesica, a blister, bladder

noun

a vesicant agent; specif., in chemical warfare, any agent, as mustard gas, used to blister and burn body tissues by contact with the skin or lungs

Also vesicatory

adjective, noun pl. vesicatories

See vesicant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

adjective

Causing blisters.

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