germ warfare
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n.
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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