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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun The use of injurious microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, as weapons in warfare.

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  • noun The use of harmful microorganisms as a weapon of war.

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  • noun the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon

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