Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lachrymatory
Adjective
/ˌlækrɪˈmeɪtəri/
Definition
A lachrymatory substance is one that causes tears to be produced.
Examples
- The onion released a lachrymatory compound that made me cry.
- Some pepper sprays are lachrymatory agents designed to incapacitate by inducing tears.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe irritating substances, specifically those that provoke tearing and weeping.
Synonyms
- tearing
- tear-inducing
- irritating
