Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
irritant poison — acrid p … Medical dictionary
Irritant — Ir ri*tant, n. [Cf. F. irritant.] [1913 Webster] 1. That which irritates or excites. [1913 Webster] 2. (Physiol. & Med.) Any agent by which irritation is produced; as, a chemical irritant; a mechanical or electrical irritant. [1913 Webster] 3.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Poison gas in World War I — The use of poison gas in World War I was a major military innovation. The gases ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. This chemical warfare was a major component … Wikipedia
Poison ivy — taxobox name = Toxicodendron radicans regnum = Plantae unranked divisio = Angiosperms unranked classis = Eudicots unranked ordo = Rosids ordo = Sapindales familia = Anacardiaceae genus = Toxicodendron species = T. radicans binomial =… … Wikipedia
poison — poisoner, n. poisonless, adj. poisonlessness, n. /poy zeuhn/, n. 1. a substance with an inherent property that tends to destroy life or impair health. 2. something harmful or pernicious, as to happiness or well being: the poison of slander. 3.… … Universalium
poison — n. & v. n. 1 a substance that when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism causes death or injury, esp. one that kills by rapid action even in a small quantity. 2 colloq. a harmful influence or principle etc. 3 Physics & Chem. a… … Useful english dictionary
irritant — /ˈɪrətənt / (say iruhtuhnt) adjective 1. causing physical irritation, as a poison, allergen, etc. 2. Rare causing mental irritation; annoying. –noun 3. anything that irritates. 4. Pathology, Medicine something, as a poison or a therapeutic agent …
poison ivy — noun A woody vine plant in the family Anacardiaceae well known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people … Wiktionary
poison-ivy — noun A woody vine plant in the family Anacardiaceae well known for its ability to produce urushiol, a skin irritant that causes an itching rash for most people … Wiktionary
poison ivy — noun a North American climbing plant which secretes an irritant oil from its leaves that can cause dermatitis. [Rhus radicans.] … English new terms dictionary
