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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 | ||||||||
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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 | ||||||||
Chemical Defense Crossword Clue
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MACE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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MACE
Updated: October 11, 2023
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