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orticant, a. (n.)|ˈɔːtɪkənt|
[ad. It. orticante stinging, urticant a.]
Irritating to the skin. Hence as n., an orticant agent.
1939L. W. Marrison tr. Sartori's War Gases xiv. 217 The introduction of one or more sulphur atoms..between the chloroethyl groups..confers orticant properties. 1944R. W. Moncrieff Chem. Senses vi. 140 In addition to the lachrymatories..there are the skin irritants or ‘orticants’. Ibid. 141 Sym-dichloroacetone..has an ‘orticant’ action on the skin as well as being lachrymatory. 1965Economist 27 Mar. 1361/3 Orticants are related to these [sc. vesicants like mustard gas] and cause itching. 1970Daily Tel. (Colour Suppl.) 20 Feb. 19 Harassing agents..come in a profusion of varieties. There are..lachrymators..; orticants, which irritate the skin, and vomiting gases. |