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Lacrimatory

Definition:

Lacrimatory is an adjective that relates to something causing or producing tears.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Causing tears or promoting the flow of tears.

Example sentence: The pungent fumes from the chopped onions were lacrimatory and made everyone's eyes water.

Sense 2:

Used to describe substances or plants that have tear-inducing properties.

Example sentence: When cutting into the lacrimatory plant, it released a liquid that instantly induced tears.

Usages:

Usage 1:

In medical terms, referring to substances that can cause an increase in tear production.

Example sentence: The doctor prescribed lacrimatory eye drops to alleviate the patient's dryness.

Usage 2:

Describing the emotional impact of something that brings tears or sorrow.

Example sentence: The movie's heartbreaking ending left the audience in a lacrimatory state, reaching for their tissues.

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