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pepper spray
(redirected from Capsicum spray)

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pepper spray,
an aerosolized form of oleoresins from capsicum, highly irritant to the skin and mucous membranes. It is used similarly to tear gas.


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With police, water cannon, capsicum spray, tear gas, dogs, rubber bullets, real bullets, missiles, tank fire, artillery--or with something new that will immobilise the Palestinians, perhaps a 'pain ray', as a writer in the Jerusalem Post recently suggested?
Pepper spray (also known as OC spray-Oleoresin Capsicum), or capsicum spray is an inflammatory agent.
Also referred to as an OC or capsicum spray, pepper spray is a very effective inflammatory agent that can easily irritate the eyes and result in pain, temporary blindness, and tears.
 
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