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Dictionary: germ warfare

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The use of injurious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as weapons in warfare.


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germ warfare

The use of microorganisms in war to injure or destroy humans, animals, or crops. Germ warfare is also called bacteriological warfare or biological warfare.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon
  Synonym: bacteriological warfare


 
 
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