orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile

English

Noun

orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile (uncountable)

(chemistry) The active ingredient in most tear gas, C₁₀H₅ClN₂, also called CS gas
- 1967, Michigan Compiled Laws Annotated, page 200:
  If a person uses a self-defense spray device during the commission of a crime to eject, release, or emit orthochlorobenzalmalononitrile or oleoresin capsicum or threatens to use a self-defense spray device […]

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