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chemical warfare Definition

chemical warfare

noun

warfare by means of chemicals and chemical devices such as poisonous gases, flame throwers, incendiary bombs, and smoke screens

chemical warfare Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • offensive: It is likely that Iraq is continuing to develop its offensive chemical warfare.

Modifies a noun

  • agent: To that end the IDF research team has developed NBC clothing which ensures protection against all known chemical warfare agents.
  • capability: As developing countries expand their chemical industries into pesticide production, they also are advancing toward at least latent chemical warfare capability.

Noun used with modifier

  • wage: Wage chemical warfare on the pests and you'll win the battle but at what cost?

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