TEAR GAS

a gas that causes irritation of the eyes, a heavy flow of tears and temporary blindness: used as in warfare or by the police.—Webster's New World Dictionary. (Deterioration of Liberty Glossary) Final approval 17.9.89

a gas that causes irritation of the eyes, a heavy flow of tears and temporary blindness used as in warfare or by the police.a gas that causes irritation of the eyes, a heavy flow of tears and temporary blindness used as in warfare or by the police. All I've got to do is tip them off where you are and this place will be swimming in tear gas in minutes!