lachrymogenic, a.
(ˌlækrɪməʊˈdʒɛnɪk)
[f. lachrymation + -o + -genic.]
Giving rise to lachrymation.
| 1921 Chem. Abstr. XV. 398 (heading) Estimation of the lachrymogenic power of irradiating substances by the threshold method. 1971 Jrnl. Agric. & Food Chem. XIX. 269/2 Thioethanol, thioacetone, thiobutanal, and thiohexanal S-oxides were also synthesized and their lachrymogenic properties were evaluated. |