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bio-terrorism

British  

noun

  1. the use of living organisms and their toxic products to kill or incapacitate, esp as a political weapon

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Other Word Forms

  • bio-terrorist adjective

Example Sentences

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The summit's priorities include the threat of bio-terrorism and cyber attacks.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023

It was originally designed for a more deadly disease - smallpox - and only limited stockpiles are kept in case of bio-terrorism.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2022

National Institutes of Health to find a cure for Ebola and another deadly virus Marburg in case they are ever used for bio-terrorism in the United States.

From Reuters • Mar. 27, 2014

This was back in 2002, and checking into a New York City hospital barely a year after 9/11 for treatment of one of the top seven bio-terrorism diseases will get you quick attention.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2012

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