chemical irritant
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Irritant — Ir ri*tant, n. [Cf. F. irritant.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which irritates or excites. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol. & Med.) Any agent by which irritation is produced; as, a chemical irritant; a mechanical or electrical irritant. [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chemical weapons in World War I — A poison gas attack using gas cylinders in World War I. The use of chemical weapons in World War I ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. This chemical warfare… … Wikipedia
irritant — 1. Irritating; causing irritation. 2. Any agent with this action. primary i. a substance that causes inflammation and other evidence of irritation, particularly of the skin, on first contact or exposure, or as a … Medical dictionary
chemical conjunctivitis — conjunctivitis due to exposure to a chemical irritant … Medical dictionary
Chemical burn — Classification and external resources Chemical burn caused by exposure to a sodium hydroxide solution. ICD 10 T26 T28 … Wikipedia
chemical warfare — n tactical warfare using incendiary mixtures, smokes, or irritant, burning, poisonous, or asphyxiating gases … Medical dictionary
chemical burn — irritant dermatitis caused by a caustic substance, such as an acid, disinfectant, or alkali … Medical dictionary
Irritant diaper dermatitis — Diaper rash Classification and external resources Unused disposable diaper ICD 10 L … Wikipedia
Counter irritant — Irritant Ir ri*tant, n. [Cf. F. irritant.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which irritates or excites. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol. & Med.) Any agent by which irritation is produced; as, a chemical irritant; a mechanical or electrical irritant. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pure irritant — Irritant Ir ri*tant, n. [Cf. F. irritant.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which irritates or excites. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol. & Med.) Any agent by which irritation is produced; as, a chemical irritant; a mechanical or electrical irritant. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
