Meaning of the word "pepper spray" in English

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pepper spray

US /ˈpep.ər ˌspreɪ/
UK /ˈpep.ər ˌspreɪ/

Noun

a chemical spray containing an irritant, typically capsaicin, used for self-defense or by law enforcement to incapacitate an attacker

Example:
She carried pepper spray for personal safety.
The police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd.