出典:Wiktionary
出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/02/08 06:51 UTC 版)
A blister agent (also known as a vesicant) is a chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and irritation. They are named for their ability to cause severe chemical burns, resulting in large, painful water blisters on the bodies of those affected. Although these compounds have been employed on occasion for medical purposes, their most common use is as chemical warfare agents.