bacteriological warfare

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bacteriological warfare

(Military) another term for germ warfare

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bacteriological warfare - the use of harmful bacteria as a weapon

germ warfare

bioattack, biologic attack, biological attack, biological warfare, BW - the use of bacteria or viruses or toxins to destroy men and animals or food

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According to Wu, Mao replied, "I see that the American imperialists are actually engaging in bacteriological warfare." However, according to the 1988 book by Halliday and Cumings, Mao said, "Don't make too much of all this.

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