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biological agent

/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈeɪdʒənt/

Tradução: Bactéria, vírus, toxina ou outro microrganismo usado para causar doença, morte ou dano a pessoas, animais ou plantas, especialmente em contextos de guerra ou bioterrorismo.

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/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈeɪdʒənt/C1formalscientific
  • ptBactéria, vírus, toxina ou outro microrganismo usado para causar doença, morte ou dano a pessoas, animais ou plantas, especialmente em contextos de guerra ou bioterrorismo.

A bacterium, virus, toxin, or other microorganism that can be used to cause illness, death, or harm to humans, animals, or plants, often in the context of warfare or bioterrorism.

  1. Infectious microorganismC1formal

    A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease or be used as a weapon.

    ptAgente biológico

    • The lab studies various biological agents to develop vaccines.
    • Anthrax is a dangerous biological agent.
    • The government monitors the use of biological agents in research.
  2. Biologically active substanceC1formal

    A substance derived from a living organism that can affect biological processes.

    ptagente biológico

    • Enzymes are biological agents that speed up chemical reactions.
    • The drug uses a biological agent to target cancer cells.
    • Certain biological agents are used in bioremediation.