ves·i·cant (v s  -k nt)n. A blistering agent, especially mustard gas, used in chemical warfare. adj. Causing blisters. |
vesicant [ˈvɛsɪkənt], vesicatory [ˈvɛsɪˌkeɪtərɪ]
n pl -cants, -catories
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) any substance that causes blisters, used in medicine and in chemical warfare
adj
(Chemistry) acting as a vesicant
[see vesica]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | vesicant - a chemical agent that causes blistering (especially mustard gas) chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions blistering agent, dichloroethyl sulfide, mustard agent, mustard gas, sulfur mustard - a toxic war gas with sulfide based compounds that raises blisters and attacks the eyes and lungs; there is no known antidote |
| Adj. | 1. | vesicant - causing blisters noxious - injurious to physical or mental health; "noxious chemical wastes"; "noxious ideas" |
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