No. 12,018 in German
tränengas
Tear gas.
In a sentence
Die Polizei setzte Tränengas ein, um die Menge zu zerstreuen.
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The term 'Tränengas' here refers to its common application as a tool for crowd control.
Das Tränengas verursachte Augenreizungen bei den Demonstranten.
The tear gas caused eye irritation among the protesters.
In this example, 'Tränengas' is described in terms of its physical effects on people.
Die Herstellung von Tränengas erfordert chemisches Fachwissen.
The production of tear gas requires chemical expertise.
Here, 'Tränengas' is used in the context of its production, focusing on the knowledge required.
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