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germ warfare

/dʒɜːm ˈwɔːfeər/

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/dʒɜːm ˈwɔːfeər/C1formalscientific
  • ruИспользование патогенных микроорганизмов или биологических токсинов в качестве оружия для вызывания болезней, смерти или вреда людям, животным или сельскохозяйственным культурам в военных конфликтах.

The use of pathogenic microorganisms or biological toxins as weapons to cause disease, death, or harm to humans, animals, or crops in military conflict.

  1. Biological warfareC1formal

    The use of pathogenic microorganisms or toxins as weapons to harm or kill enemy forces or civilians.

    ruБактериологическая война

    • The treaty prohibits the development and use of germ warfare.
    • During the war, there were allegations of germ warfare being employed.
    • Scientists are researching defenses against potential germ warfare attacks.