Noun: pepper spray
- 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
"The hiker carried pepper spray for protection against aggressive wildlife"
Derived forms: pepper sprays
Type of: aerosol, aerosol can, aerosol container, chemical weapon, spray can
Encyclopedia: Pepper spray