noun
tear gas spray; pepper spray; mace
Refers to a handheld spray device containing an irritant (e.g., pepper spray, mace) used for self-defense or riot control.
女性が夜道で催涙スプレーを持ち歩くことがある。
Women sometimes carry tear gas spray when walking at night.
催涙ガス refers to tear gas in general, often used in riot control, while 催涙スプレー specifically denotes a portable spray canister.
Compound of 催涙 (tear-inducing) and スプレー (spray).