chemical warfare

noun

: the use of chemical substances (such as poisonous gases) as weapons in a war

Full Definition of CHEMICAL WARFARE

: tactical warfare using incendiary mixtures, smokes, or irritant, burning, poisonous, or asphyxiating gases

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noun

: tactical warfare using incendiary mixtures, smokes, or irritant, burning, poisonous, or asphyxiating gases

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