chemical warfare

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Definition

Noun: - Warfare using chemical agents: The use of toxic chemical substances as weapons of war, intended to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate an enemy.

Usage

The term "chemical warfare" is used as a non-count noun to describe a method or type of warfare. It refers to the overall concept or practice, not to a single event. - The treaty prohibits the use of chemical warfare. - Nations have agreed to ban chemical warfare.

Examples
  • The horrors of were evident during World War I.
  • International law strictly forbids the practice of .
  • Developing defenses against potential is a priority for many militaries.
Advanced Usage
  • "to wage chemical warfare": To engage in or conduct warfare using chemical weapons.
    • The regime was accused of waging chemical warfare against its own population.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chemical weapon (n): A device or munition that uses chemicals to cause death or harm. (e.g., )
  • Chemical agent (n): The toxic chemical substance used in a chemical weapon. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Gas warfare: Often used synonymously, though it can be seen as a specific type of chemical warfare primarily using gaseous agents.
Related Phrases
  • Weapon of mass destruction (WMD): A broader category that includes chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons. Chemical warfare agents are a type of WMD.
  • Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense: The protective measures taken against these types of warfare threats.
Noun
  1. warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy

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