BRITISH ANTI LEWISITE
\bɹˈɪtɪʃ ˈanti lˈuːɪsˌa͡ɪt], \bɹˈɪtɪʃ ˈanti lˈuːɪsˌaɪt], \b_ɹ_ˈɪ_t_ɪ_ʃ ˈa_n_t_i l_ˈuː_ɪ_s_ˌaɪ_t]\
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An anti-gas warfare agent that is effective against Lewisite (dichloro (2-chlorovinyl)arsine) and formerly known as British Anti-Lewisite or BAL. It acts as a chelating agent and is used in the treatment of arsenic, gold, and other heavy metal poisoning.
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