chemical warfare

/ˌkɛməkəl ˌwɔrˈfɛər/
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Definitions of chemical warfare
  1. noun
    warfare using chemical agents to kill or injure or incapacitate the enemy
    synonyms: chemical operations
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    type of:
    war, warfare
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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