noun
- Weapons that use disease-causing organisms or toxins derived from living things to harm people, animals, or plants.
Usage: Plural form; singular is bioweapon.; Often used in political, military, and scientific contexts.; Subject of international treaties and arms control agreements.
Examples
- The international treaty prohibits the development and stockpiling of bioweapons.
- Scientists warned that bioweapons pose a serious threat to global security.
- The investigation examined whether the outbreak was caused by bioweapons or natural disease.
- Many countries have signed agreements to eliminate their bioweapons programs.
- Bioweapons research is heavily regulated and monitored by international organizations.