Mace

/meɪs/
/meɪs/
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Other forms: Maces

Definitions of Mace
  1. noun
    (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization
    synonyms: Chemical Mace, mace
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    type of:
    CN gas, chloroacetophenone
    a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer
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