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noun • an official who carries a mace of office • (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization • spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed • a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority | ||||
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noun • a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent | ||||
| 32% | 12 | Bugs with defensive vinegar spray | ||
noun • large whip-scorpion of Mexico and southern United States that emits a vinegary odor when alarmed | ||||
Defensive Spray
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Updated: October 11, 2023
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