blister gas
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blister gas — noun : vesicant * * * Chemical Warfare. a poison gas that burns or blisters the tissues of the body; vesicant. [1935 40] * * * blister gas, a gas that blisters the skin, used in chemical warfare … Useful english dictionary
blister gas — /ˈblɪstə gæs/ (say blistuh gas) noun Chemical Warfare a poison gas that burns or blisters the tissues of the body …
blister gas — Chemical Warfare. a poison gas that burns or blisters the tissues of the body; vesicant. [1935 40] * * * … Universalium
blister gas — any of several poisonous gases that causes burning blistering or destruction of living tissue … English contemporary dictionary
blister — n. & v. n. 1 a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, etc. 2 a similar swelling on any other surface. 3 Med. anything applied to raise a blister. 4 sl. an annoying person. v. 1 tr. raise a blister on. 2 intr.… … Useful english dictionary
Gas venenoso en la Primera Guerra Mundial — Un ataque con gas venenoso usando cilindros de gas durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. El uso de gas venenoso en la Primera Guerra Mundial … Wikipedia Español
Blister agent — A blister agent (also known as a vesicant) is a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation. They are named for their ability to cause severe chemical burns, resulting in large, painful water blisters on the… … Wikipedia
Gas mask — A gas mask is a mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic materials. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face … Wikipedia
blister — a void in, or raised spot on the surface of the clad caused by expansion of entrapped gas at the interface or by non bonding … Mechanics glossary
blister copper — blis′ter cop per n. mel a matte of impure copper with a blistered surface caused by the escape of gas during solidification • Etymology: 1860–65 … From formal English to slang
