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Noun: pepper spray
  1. 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

Derived forms: pepper sprays

Type of: aerosol, aerosol bomb, aerosol can, aerosol container, chemical weapon, spray can

Encyclopedia: Pepper spray