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- [lak-ruh-mey-ter]
- /ˈlæk rəˌmeɪ tər/
- /lˈakrɪmˌeɪtə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-ruh-mey-ter]
- /ˈlæk rəˌmeɪ tər/
Definitions of lachrymator word
- noun lachrymator a chemical substance that causes the shedding of tears, as tear gas. 1
- noun lachrymator A substance that irritates the eyes and causes tears to flow. 1
- noun lachrymator a substance that irritates the eyes and produces tears, as tear gas 0
- noun lachrymator Any substance that causes tears; such as tear gas. 0
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Origin of lachrymator
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20; < Medieval Latin lacrimātor, equivalent to lacrimā(re) to shed tears (see lachrymatory) + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Lachrymator
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
lachrymator popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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