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chemical warfare

/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɔːfɛər/

Traduction: Utilisation de substances chimiques toxiques comme armes pour nuire, tuer ou neutraliser les forces ennemies ou les populations civiles lors d'un conflit militaire.

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl ˈwɔːfɛər/C1formalscientific
  • frUtilisation de substances chimiques toxiques comme armes pour nuire, tuer ou neutraliser les forces ennemies ou les populations civiles lors d'un conflit militaire.

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.

    frguerre chimique

    • 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.

    frguerre chimique

    • 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.