Chemical Weapon (Noun)
Meaning
Chemical substances that can be delivered using munitions and dispersal devices to cause death or severe harm to people and animals and plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The use of chemical weapons during World War I was widely condemned for its devastating effects on soldiers and civilians alike.
- Exposure to the chemical weapon sarin can cause convulsions, paralysis, and respiratory failure.
- Chemical weapons are prohibited under the Geneva Protocol and other international agreements.
- Researchers studied the long-term effects of chemical weapon exposure on survivors of the 1995 Tokyo subway attack.
- Terrorist groups have attempted to develop and use chemical weapons, raising concerns about homeland security and global stability.