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chemical weapon

/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɛpən/

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɛpən/C1formalscientific
  • ruТоксичное химическое вещество или его прекурсор, используемое для причинения смерти, вреда или недееспособности людям, животным или растениям, обычно в ходе военных действий или терроризма.

A toxic chemical substance or its precursor that is used to cause death, harm, or incapacitation to humans, animals, or plants, typically in warfare or terrorism.

  1. Chemical weaponC1formal

    A weapon that uses toxic chemicals to harm, kill, or incapacitate people.

    ruХимическое оружие

    • The use of chemical weapons is banned under international law.
    • Soldiers were trained to protect themselves from chemical weapons.
    • The treaty prohibits the development and stockpiling of chemical weapons.