Cs Gas (Noun)
Meaning
A tear gas that is stronger than CN gas but wears off faster; can be deployed by grenades or cluster bombs; can cause skin burns and fatal pulmonary edema.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The riot police deployed CS gas to disperse the crowd, causing many protesters to flee in pain.
- The canister released a cloud of CS gas, forcing the protesters to retreat behind their makeshift shields.
- The effects of CS gas can be debilitating, but they are typically short-lived compared to other forms of tear gas.
- Prolonged exposure to CS gas can lead to severe health complications, including skin burns and respiratory damage.
- The use of CS gas by law enforcement has been criticized for its potential to cause permanent harm, particularly when used in enclosed spaces.