chemical weapon

• Arma que utiliza sustancias químicas tóxicas o sus precursores para causar muerte, daño o incapacidad a personas, animales o plantas, generalmente en conflictos bélicos o ataques terroristas.

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.

   arma química

   • 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.