noun
the use of bacteria or viruses or toxins to destroy men and animals or food (Freq. 2)
• Syn: ↑BW, ↑biological attack, ↑biologic attack, ↑bioattack
• Hyponyms: ↑germ warfare, ↑bacteriological warfare
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noun [noncount]
: the use of harmful living things (such as germs that cause disease) as weapons in a war
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the use of harmful bacteria as weapons of war
See also: ↑germ warfare
Useful english dictionary. 2012.