Chemical Terrorism (Noun)
Meaning
Terrorism using the chemical agents of chemical warfare; can undermine the personal security of citizens; "a good agent for chemical terrorism should be colorless and odorless and inexpensive and readily available and not detectable until symptoms are experienced".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Chemical terrorism is a serious threat to national security, and governments around the world are working to prevent it.
- The possibility of a chemical terrorism attack in a densely populated urban area is a nightmare scenario for law enforcement and emergency responders.
- Chemical terrorism can have devastating effects on innocent civilians, causing widespread injury and death.
- The use of chemical agents in terrorism is a concern because they can be easily dispersed and cause harm to large numbers of people.
- Law enforcement agencies are training to respond to the threat of chemical terrorism, which is a growing concern in the post-9/11 world.