bi·o·ter·ror·ism (b   -t r  -r zm)n. The use of biological agents, such as pathogenic organisms or agricultural pests, for terrorist purposes. bi o·terror·ist adj. & n. |
bioterrorism
Noun
the use of viruses, bacteria, etc by terrorists
bioterrorist n
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| Noun | 1. | bioterrorism - terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear |
Translations
bioterrorism [baɪəuˈtɛrərɪzəm] n → bioterrorismo
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