ADAMSITE

Etymology

Noun

Adamsite (plural Adamsites)

(US politics, historical) A supporter of John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), American statesman who served as the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829.

Anagrams

• Adamites, adamites, amidates, diastema

Etymology

Noun

adamsite (uncountable)

An organic compound, diphenylaminechlorarsine, used as a riot-control agent.

Synonyms

• DM

Anagrams

• Adamites, adamites, amidates, diastema

Source: Wiktionary



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