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biological weapon

/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈwepən/

Traducción: Arma que utiliza organismos vivos como bacterias, virus o toxinas para dañar o matar a personas, animales o plantas, empleada generalmente en conflictos bélicos o actos de terrorismo.

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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈwepən/C1formalscientific
  • esArma que utiliza organismos vivos como bacterias, virus o toxinas para dañar o matar a personas, animales o plantas, empleada generalmente en conflictos bélicos o actos de terrorismo.

A weapon that uses living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins, to harm or kill humans, animals, or plants, typically used in warfare or terrorism.

  1. Biological weaponC1formal

    A weapon that uses living organisms or their toxins to harm or kill humans, animals, or plants.

    esarma biológica

    • The treaty prohibits the development and use of biological weapons.
    • Anthrax spores can be used as a biological weapon.
    • International law strictly regulates biological weapons research.