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Definition of Weapon of mass destruction
1. Noun. A weapon that kills or injures civilian as well as military personnel (nuclear and chemical and biological weapons).
Exact synonyms: W.m.d., Wmd
Specialized synonyms: Bioarm, Biological Weapon, Bioweapon, Chemical Weapon, Atomic Weapon, Nuclear Weapon, High Explosive
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Specialized synonyms: Bioarm, Biological Weapon, Bioweapon, Chemical Weapon, Atomic Weapon, Nuclear Weapon, High Explosive
Generic synonyms: Arm, Weapon, Weapon System
Category relationships: Armed Forces, Armed Services, Military, Military Machine, War Machine
Definition of Weapon of mass destruction
1. Noun. A chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear(,) or other weapon that is designed to cause death or serious injury to large numbers of civilians. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com