Biological Agent (Noun)
Meaning
Any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The government had strict protocols in place for handling and storing biological agents in its laboratories.
- Scientists working with biological agents wore hazmat suits and gloves to protect themselves from potential contamination.
- Anthrax was a particularly feared biological agent due to its high toxicity and ability to be easily transmitted through the air.
- The convention on biological warfare prohibited countries from developing or stockpiling biological agents for military use.
- Biological agents had been used in attacks throughout history, including during World War I and in recent terrorist plots.