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biological warfare

–noun
warfare that makes use of bacteria, viruses, toxins, etc., to disable or destroy people, domestic animals, and food crops. Abbreviation: B.W.


Origin:
1945–50
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biological warfare  
n.   Abbr. BW
The use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products, or organic biocides to cause death or injury to humans, animals, or plants.
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Cultural Dictionary

biological warfare

The use of biological agents as weapons in warfare. Also called germ warfare.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: biological war·fare
Pronunciation: -'wor-"fa(&)r, -"fe(&)r
Function: noun
: warfare involving the use of living organisms (asdisease germs) or their toxic products as weapons; also : warfare involving the use of herbicides
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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biological warfare n.
The use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products, or organic biocides to cause death or injury to humans, animals, or plants.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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