Where does “tirgas” come from?
tirgas (Tagalog) comes from English tear gas — 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.
tirgas (Tagalog): tear gas
Definitions
- tear gas
Ancestry of “tirgas”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | tear gas | 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 |