biological weapon

biological weapon is a weapon of mass destruction or weapon type.

Also recorded as bioweapon; bacteriological weapon.

Overview

Its recorded use is biological warfare and bioterrorism. Catalogue entries for arms and armour state maker, marks, mechanism and, where relevant, licensing. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

biological pathogen or toxin designed or used for warfare

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Biological weapon”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q170907: biological weapon

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