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chemical warfare

/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɔːfɛər/

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɔːfɛər/C1formalscientific
  • ruИспользование токсичных химических веществ в качестве оружия для нанесения вреда, убийства или выведения из строя вражеских сил или гражданского населения в ходе военного конфликта.

The use of toxic chemical substances as weapons to harm, kill, or incapacitate enemy forces or civilians in military conflict.

  1. Military use of toxic chemicalsC1formal

    The use of toxic chemical substances as weapons to harm, kill, or incapacitate enemy forces or civilians.

    ruХимическая война

    • The treaty prohibits the use of chemical warfare in armed conflicts.
    • Chemical warfare agents like mustard gas were used extensively in World War I.
    • International organizations monitor compliance with bans on chemical warfare.
  2. Biological and chemical agents in conflictC1formal

    A method of warfare that relies on the toxic properties of chemical substances to cause death, injury, or temporary incapacitation.

    ruХимическая война

    • Chemical warfare includes the deployment of nerve agents, blister agents, and choking agents.
    • Protective gear is essential for soldiers operating in chemical warfare environments.
    • The development of chemical warfare has led to strict international regulations.