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cs

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Definition of cs

1 case; cases
2 census
3 consciousness
4 consul
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Cs

abbreviation

Definition of Cs

cirrostratus
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Cs

symbol

Definition of Cs

cesium
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CS

noun \ ˌsē-ˈes \

Definition of CS

: a potent tear gas C10H5ClN2 used especially for riot control

Origin and Etymology of cs

Ben B. Corson †1987 and Roger W. Staughton †1957 American chemists

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CS

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Definition of CS

1 capital stock
2 cesarean section
3 chief of staff
4 Christian Science
5 civil service
6 conditioned stimulus
7 county seat

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cs

abbreviation

medical Definition of cs

1 case
2 cesarean section
3 conditioned stimulus
4 consciousness
5 corticosteroid
6 current strength

Cs

symbol

medical Definition of Cs

cesium

CS

noun \ ˌsē-ˈes \

medical Definition of CS

: a potent lacrimatory and nausea-producing gas C10H5ClN2 used in riot control and chemical warfare

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