Definitions for dual-purpose
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
du′al-pur′pose(adj.)
serving two functions.
bred for two purposes, as to provide meat and milk or meat and eggs.
Category: Animal Husbandry
Origin of dual-purpose:
1910–15
Wiktionary
dual-purpose(Adjective)
Having two purposes; able to be used for two separate things.
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