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Definition of biowarfare
biowarfare
/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈwɔːr.fɛr/
bi · o · war · fare
biowarfare Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• noun
1
The deliberate use of infectious disease agents, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, or biological toxins, to harm or incapacitate humans, animals, or crops during a conflict.
Example
"International treaties strictly prohibit the development and deployment of agents used in biowarfare."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Biowarfare. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/biowarfare