noun
- a disease-causing organism or toxin that is produced and used as a weapon to harm people, animals, or plants
Usage: often used in military, public health, or security contexts; typically plural in policy discussions
Examples
- International treaties prohibit the development and use of bioweapons in warfare.
- Scientists warned that certain pathogens could potentially be weaponized as bioweapons.
- The government established strict regulations to prevent bioweapons research.
- Public health officials are trained to respond to bioweapon threats.
- Historical bioweapons programs have been documented in several countries.