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teargases

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

teargases

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

teargases is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, teargases is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofteargases

1noun
  • Any lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.
1verb
  • To use tear gas.

    Example: "The riot squad tear gassed the mob."

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