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blistering agent

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Noun1.blistering agent - a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungsblistering agent - a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs; there is no known antidote
dichloroethyl sulfide, mustard agent, mustard gas, sulfur mustard
poison gas - a gas that is poisonous to breath or contact; used in chemical warfare
vesicant, vesicatory - a chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas)
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The US Department of Veterans Affairs issued a report in 2003 recommending medical help for troops who participated in the program, saying that 6,720 soldiers were treated with 254 types of chemicals and drugs -- including LSD, mustard gas and blistering agents such as tear gas.
Cold War-era human lab rats seek care by AFP / AFP American Edition
The US Department of Veterans Affairs issued a report in 2003 recommending medical help for troops who participated in the program, saying that 6,720 soldiers were treated with 254 types of chemicals and drugs -- including LSD, mustard gas and blistering agents such as tear gas.
Cold War-era human lab rats seek care by AFP / AFP Global Edition
On May 27, a Stewards' Inquiry concluded that Bouresly breached Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) Rule 100 (v) stating that his actions to treat two horses under his care with a vesicant, or blistering agent, to large areas of their upper-body regions, was considered to be mistreatment.
Bouresly regains training licence in successful appeal by Gulf News (United Arab Emirates)
 
 
 
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