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== Lewisite ==
'''Lewisite''' (''pronunciation: LEW-uh-site'') is a type of [[chemical warfare]] agent that was developed during [[World War I]] but was not used in combat until [[World War II]]. It is named after its developer, U.S. Army scientist [[Winford Lee Lewis]].

=== Etymology ===
The term "Lewisite" is derived from the name of its developer, Winford Lee Lewis, an American chemist and soldier. Lewis first synthesized the compound in 1918 while working for the U.S. Army's Chemical Warfare Service.

=== Description ===
Lewisite is a colorless, oily liquid that has a smell similar to geraniums. It is classified as a vesicant (blister agent) and lung irritant. When it comes into contact with skin, it causes severe burns and blisters. If inhaled, it can cause damage to the lungs and other internal organs.

=== Related Terms ===
* [[Vesicant]]: A substance that causes blistering of the skin.
* [[Chemical Warfare]]: The use of toxic chemicals as weapons.
* [[Blister Agent]]: A chemical compound that causes severe skin, eye and mucosal pain and damage.
* [[Winford Lee Lewis]]: The U.S. Army scientist who developed Lewisite.

=== See Also ===
* [[Mustard Gas]]
* [[Chemical Weapons Convention]]
* [[Nerve Gas]]

[[Category:Chemical Warfare]]
[[Category:Toxicology]]
[[Category:Chemical Compounds]]

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