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Noun: chloropicrin  ,klo-ru'pik-rin
  1. A heavy colourless insoluble liquid compound that causes tears and vomiting; used as a pesticide and as tear gas
    - nitrochloroform

Derived forms: chloropicrins

Type of: chemical compound, compound

Encyclopedia: Chloropicrin