"adamsite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Adams + -ite, after Roger Adams, an American organic chemist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Adams|ite}} Adams + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} adamsite (uncountable)
  1. An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent. Wikipedia link: Roger Adams, adamsite Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds Synonyms: DM Translations (an organic compound used as a riot-control agent): adamsyt [masculine] (Polish), adamsita [feminine] (Portuguese)
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