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It May Cause Tearing

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noun

• the bulb of an onion plant

• bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb

• an aromatic flavorful vegetable

43%9May cause excessive tearing
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24%10 Can cause excessive tearing and eye inflammation
noun

• a gas that makes the eyes fill with tears but does not damage them; used in dispersing crowds

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