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[syn: Mace, Chemical Mace]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Mace \Mace\, prop. n. [Trademark.]
A chemical preparation containing tear gas in a solvent,
packaged in the form of a spray, and used to temporarily
incapacitate people, such as rioters or criminals, by causing
intense eye and skin irritation; also called chemical mace.
It is designed to be a non-lethal weapon for defending
against violent people.
[PJC] macebearer
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
Chemical Mace
n 1: (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person;
prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it
irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
[syn: Mace, Chemical Mace]