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Definition of Adamsite
1. Noun. An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Adamsite
1. a lung-irritating gas [n -S]
Medical Definition of Adamsite
1. A vomiting agent that has been used in military training and in riot control. Origin: Roger Adams, Am. Chemist (05 Mar 2000)