pepper spray

/ˌpɛpər spreɪ/

/ˈpɛpə spreɪ/

Other forms: pepper sprays

Definitions of pepper spray

1. noun

   a nonlethal aerosol spray made with the pepper derivative oleoresin capiscum; used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker; also used as a bear deterrent
   type of:

   aerosol, aerosol bomb, aerosol can, aerosol container, spray can

   a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)

   chemical weapon

   chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants