| Definition of 'weapons of mass destruction' |
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1. weapons of mass destruction
Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/or of being used to destroy large numbers of people. It includes NUCLEAR WEAPONS, and biological, chemical, and radiation weapons.
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| Definition of 'weapons of mass destruction' |
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. weapons of mass destruction
Chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapons capable of a high order of destruction or causing mass casualties and exclude the means of transporting or propelling the weapon where such means is a separable and divisible part from the weapon. Also called WMD. See also special operations.
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