biological warfare
noun
warfare that makes use of bacteria, viruses, toxins, etc., to disable or destroy people, domestic animals, and food crops. Abbreviation: B.W.
Also called
biowarfare,
germ warfare.
Origin of biological warfare
First recorded in 1945–50
Words nearby biological warfare
biological response modifier,
biological rhythm,
biological shield,
biological value,
biological vector,
biological warfare,
biologics,
biologism,
biologist,
biology,
bioluminescence
British Dictionary definitions for biological warfare
biological warfare
noun
the use of living organisms or their toxic products to induce death or incapacity in humans and animals and damage to plant crops, etc
Abbreviation: BW
Medical definitions for biological warfare
biological warfare
n.
The use of disease-producing microorganisms, toxic biological products, or organic biocides to cause death or injury to humans, animals, or plants.