gassing
n.— «For what purpose are these prison prophylactics to be used? Inmates often indulge in a practice known as “gassing,” which is the act of using their own bodily fluids as a weapon.» —“The Fourth Annual Nosey Awards” by Ray Haynes American Chronicle (California) Nov. 10, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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