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Watch batteries will essentially erode a child's esophogus if swallowed and stuck through a chemical reaction that dissolves tissue. This kills the child.

It's common to see watch batteries coated with a substance like this to dissuade toddlers from putting the watch battery in their mouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q5ApVlDCEjc




Interesting. I saw it on some 2032s and figured it was for choking (similar to the Nintendo Switch carts).

Dissolving tissue sounds worse.




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