noun
pl. weapons of mass destructionA weapon that can cause widespread destruction or kill large numbers of people, especially a nuclear, chemical, or biological weapon.
weapon of mass destruction
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Noun
(plural weapons of mass destruction)
- A chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or other weapon that is designed to cause death or serious injury to large numbers of civilians.
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