Chemical Defense Crossword Clue

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	99%	4		Exact Match!
	noun • an official who carries a mace of office • (trademark) a liquid that temporarily disables a person; prepared as an aerosol and sprayed in the face, it irritates the eyes and causes dizziness and immobilization • spice made from the dried fleshy covering of the nutmeg seed • a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of office or authority
	90%	10		A method used to prevent infections
	noun • (of non-living objects) the state of being free of pathogenic organisms • the process of inhibiting the growth and multiplication of microorganisms
	90%	14		Protective action taken in response to a threat or danger
	noun • an action taken to offset another action

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New York Times26 Jul 2006	Across 16
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