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The scenarios of biological or chemical warfare painted in detail by the American media during the months after September 11 only betray the inability of the government to determine the magnitude of the danger.
Jurgen Habermas

Meaning of "chemical warfare" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CHEMICAL WARFARE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHEMICAL WARFARE

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Chemical warfare is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHEMICAL WARFARE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

chemical warfare

Chemical warfare

Chemical warfare involves using the toxic properties of chemical substances as weapons. This type of warfare is distinct from nuclear warfare and biological warfare, which together make up NBC, the military acronym for nuclear, biological, and chemical, all of which are considered "weapons of mass destruction". None of these fall under the term conventional weapons which are primarily effective due to their destructive potential. With proper protective equipment, training, and decontamination measures, the primary effects of chemical weapons can be overcome. Many nations possess vast stockpiles of weaponized agents in preparation for wartime use. The threat and the perceived threat have become strategic tools in planning both measures and counter-measures.

Definition of chemical warfare in the English dictionary

The definition of chemical warfare in the dictionary is warfare in which chemicals other than explosives are used as weapons, esp warfare using asphyxiating or nerve gases, poisons, defoliants, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHEMICAL WARFARE

chemic
chemical
chemical agent
chemical bond
chemical castration
chemical engineer
chemical engineering
chemical equation
chemical machining
chemical peeling
chemical plant
chemical potential
chemical reaction
chemical sympathectomy
chemical toilet
chemical weapons
chemically
chemically dependent
chemicals
chemicking

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHEMICAL WARFARE

airfare
asymmetric warfare
asymmetrical warfare
atomic warfare
bacteriological warfare
bio-warfare
biological warfare
carfare
class warfare
electronic warfare
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gang warfare
germ warfare
guerrilla warfare
information warfare
jungle warfare
psychological warfare
siege warfare
trench warfare
warfare

Synonyms and antonyms of chemical warfare in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «chemical warfare» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHEMICAL WARFARE

Find out the translation of chemical warfare to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chemical warfare from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chemical warfare» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

化学战
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

guerra química
570 millions of speakers

English

chemical warfare
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रासायनिक युद्ध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الحرب الكيميائية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

химического оружия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

guerra química
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রাসায়নিক যুদ্ধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la guerre chimique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Peperangan kimia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

chemische Kriegsführung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

化学戦争
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

화학전
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Perang kimia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chiến tranh hóa học
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இரசாயன போர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रासायनिक युद्ध
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kimyasal savaş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

guerra chimica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wojna chemiczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хімічної зброї
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

război chimic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χημικό πόλεμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

chemiese oorlogvoering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kemisk krigföring
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjemisk krigføring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chemical warfare

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEMICAL WARFARE»

The term «chemical warfare» is regularly used and occupies the 97.254 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHEMICAL WARFARE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chemical warfare

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3 QUOTES WITH «CHEMICAL WARFARE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word chemical warfare.
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Jurgen Habermas
The scenarios of biological or chemical warfare painted in detail by the American media during the months after September 11 only betray the inability of the government to determine the magnitude of the danger.
2
Dustin Lynch
With my biology degree, I got this job at an environmental lab. We tested sewage runoff, we tested chemical warfare waste runoff. It's a job I'll never do again and I would never wish upon anybody.
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Steven Pinker
Plants can't very well defend themselves by their behavior, so they resort to chemical warfare, and plants are saturated with toxins and irritants to deter creatures like us who want to eat them.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHEMICAL WARFARE»

Discover the use of chemical warfare in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chemical warfare and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Laboratory History of Chemical Warfare Agents
NOTE TO CUSTOMERS: This book has been renamed from the Preparatory Manual of Chemical Warfare Agents, to A Laboratory History of Chemical Warfare Agents.
Jared Ledgard, 2007
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Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicology and Treatment
This book provides a comprehensive review of chemical warfare agents, assessing all available evidence regarding the medical, technical and legal aspects of their use.
Dr Timothy T. Marrs, Robert L. Maynard, Frederick Sidell, 2007
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Chemical Warfare Agents: Chemistry, Pharmacology, ...
The first edition of this book, Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001.
James A. Romano, Brian J. Lukey, Harry Salem, 2007
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War of Nerves: Chemical Warfare from World War I to Al-Qaeda
Moving beyond history to the twenty-first century, War of Nerves makes clear that we are at a crossroads that could lead either to the further spread of these weapons or to their ultimate abolition. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jonathan Tucker, 2007
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Scorched Earth: Legacies of Chemical Warfare in Vietnam
Scorched Earth is the first book to chronicle the effects of chemical warfare on the Vietnamese people and their environment, where, even today, more than 3 million people—including 500,000 children—are sick and dying from birth defects ...
Fred A. Wilcox, 2011
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Handbook of Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents
This groundbreaking book covers every aspect of deadly toxic chemicals used as weapons of mass destruction and employed in conflicts, warfare and terrorism.
Ramesh C. Gupta, 2009
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Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels
Many books cover the emergency response to chemical terrorism. But what happens after the initial crisis? Chlorine, phosgene, and mustard were used in World War I. Only years after the war were the long-term effects of these gases realized.
M. Somani Satu, James A. Romano, 2000
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Compendium of Chemical Warfare Agents
The book provides quick and easy access to critical data on chemical warfare agents, both at the scene of release and in the laboratory.
Steven L. Hoenig, 2006
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The A to Z of Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare
The A to Z of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Warfare covers the development and use of NBC weapons as well as efforts to limit or control the use of these weapons through a chronology, a bibliography, an introductory essay, and ...
Benjamin C. Garrett, John Hart, 2009
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Chemical Warfare: A Study in Restraints
The organization of the book into three parts reflects the importance of battlefield experiences during the First World War and of international political restraints as they evolved during the interwar years and culminated in "no first use" ...
Frederic Joseph Brown, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHEMICAL WARFARE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chemical warfare is used in the context of the following news items.
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Astrotech's 1st Detect Awarded Phase II of Next Generation …
... including residues and vapors from explosives, chemical warfare agents, toxic chemicals, food and beverage contaminants, and pollutants. «Business Wire, Jul 15»
2
In the Military -- Victoria B. King
... military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, ... «Lompoc Record, Jul 15»
3
Mousetrap? Cats use chemical warfare against mice to control them
Enshrined in idioms and the classic 'Tom and Jerry', scientists reveal a new twist to this epic battle: cats use chemical warfare to control mice. «Empire State Tribune, Jul 15»
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Trump deletes 'illegals' tweet directed at Jeb Bush's wife
... to rescue mankind from the danger of the bio-chemical warfare and realize their dream and ideal of building a free and peaceful new world.”. «Sun Times National, Jul 15»
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PHOTO: Tanks on a train
... biological and chemical warfare environments.General Dynamics Land Systems makes the tanks, which cost about $4.35 million each. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Nine UH Mānoa students are named ARCS Scholars
Blake Ushijima, College of Natural Sciences (Microbiology), studies a kind of chemical warfare in the mucus layer of coral. One bacterial ... «UH System Current News, Jul 15»
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North Korea tests germ warfare on disabled, defector says
“For the biological and chemical warfare tests, we needed 'objects',” he said in an interview last year. “At first, they used the chemical agents on ... «The Province, Jul 15»
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North Korean defects with data on 'chemical warfare tests on humans'
"For the biological and chemical warfare tests, we needed 'objects'," he said. "At first, they used the chemical agents on mice and showed us ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Details on the chemical acrylonitrile
When burning, can release toxic gases such as hydrogen cyanide (used for chemical warfare, pesticides and executions), oxides of nitrogen or ... «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Time for the Obama administration to respond to Syrian chemical …
Taking a harder line against Syrian chemical warfare violations would reassure nervous allies, and underscore to Iran, that any violations of a ... «Fox News, Jul 15»

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