germ warfare
n.
The use of injurious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as weapons in warfare.
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The use of injurious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as weapons in 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.
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon
Synonym: bacteriological warfare
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