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Definition of Chemical weapon
1. Noun. Chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants.
Generic synonyms: W.m.d., Weapon Of Mass Destruction, Wmd
Definition of Chemical weapon
1. Noun. A noxious substance contained in some form of delivery system such as a shell or missile. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chemical Weapon
Literary usage of Chemical weapon
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Consequences of Chinas Military Sales to Iran: Hearing Before the Committee edited by Benjamin A. Gilman (1999)
"Chinese firms have apparently played a role in supplying CW—chemical weapon—precursors
to Iran, leading to the imposition of sanctions by the United States ..."
2. Status of the Department of Veterans Affairs to Identify Gulf War Syndrome edited by Christopher Shays (1998)
"Reliable reporting Indicate« that Iraq ha« used lethal chemical weapon« (CW)
against Iran numerous time* sine« Its first uso of tÄ* blister agent mustard in ..."
3. Chemical Weapons and Material: Key Factors Affecting Disposal Costs and Schedule by Thomas J. Howard (1999)
"Since the Army began planning the destruction of the chemical weapon stockpile
... Before constructing or operating a chemical weapon destruction facility, ..."
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