adamsite


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Ad·ams·ite

(DM) (ad'ămz-īt)
A vomiting agent, diphenylaminearsine (NATO code DM).
See also: riot-control agent, vomiting agent

adamsite

an arsenical smoke which causes sneezing, malaise and vomiting, and is used in crowd control and riot control. Called also DM. See also sternutator.
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