Chemical Warfare (Noun)
Meaning
Warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The use of chemical warfare during World War I led to the development of gas masks and other protective gear for soldiers.
- Chemical warfare agents can be delivered through a variety of means, including artillery shells, bombs, and sprays.
- The Geneva Protocol of 1925 banned the use of chemical warfare in international conflicts, but many countries have continued to develop and stockpile these agents.
- The threat of chemical warfare has become a major concern in modern warfare, with many countries investing heavily in defense systems and protective gear.
- The use of chemical warfare by Iraq against Kurdish civilians in the 1980s was widely condemned by the international community and led to increased calls for stricter controls on these agents.