chemical spray
Canister
Chemical spray is a substance dispersed as fine droplets, typically from a pressurized container, for purposes ranging from pest control to self-defense.
Insecticides, herbicides, and pepper spray all fall under this heading: The protesters were hit with chemical spray.
The term often implies something harsh or potentially harmful, distinguishing it from neutral sprays like water misters.
- animal defensespoison, venom, toxin, toxins, horns
- insect defensesstinger, stinging, venom, poison, toxins
- water pollutionsewage, industrial waste, contaminants, algal bloom, toxic waste
- disinfectantsbleach, chlorine, antiseptic, hydrogen peroxide, iodine
- fumigationtenting, fogger, bug bomb, tarping, phosphine
intent/effect
chemical sprayhealing balm
Medicinal ointment for wounds
protective coating · antidote · medicine · salve · soothing mist
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