Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A name given to a greenish-black mica found in Derby, Vermont; a variety of muscovite or common mica.

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  • noun An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent.

Etymologies

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Named after Roger Adams, an American organic chemist.

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Examples

  • After a cavalry charge, infantry, with fixed bayonets and adamsite gas, a riot control agent, entered the Bonus Army camps and successfully evicted veterans, families and camp followers.

    CounterPunch 2009

  • After a cavalry charge, infantry, with fixed bayonets and adamsite gas, a riot control agent, entered the Bonus Army camps and successfully evicted veterans, families and camp followers.

    CounterPunch 2009

  • After a cavalry charge, infantry, with fixed bayonets and adamsite gas, a riot control agent, entered the Bonus Army camps and successfully evicted veterans, families and camp followers.

    CounterPunch 2009

  • After a cavalry charge, infantry, with fixed bayonets and adamsite gas, a riot control agent, entered the Bonus Army camps and successfully evicted veterans, families and camp followers.

    CounterPunch 2009

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