noun
- plural of biowarfare; the use of disease-causing organisms or toxins as weapons in warfare or conflict
Usage: typically used in military, political, or historical contexts; often refers to deliberate deployment of biological agents against populations or military forces
Examples
- International treaties prohibit biowarfares and other forms of biological weapons.
- The military strategists discussed the potential threats posed by biowarfares in modern conflicts.
- Historical records document concerns about biowarfares dating back centuries.
- Nations have agreed to ban biowarfares under the Biological Weapons Convention.
- Security experts warn that advances in biotechnology could make biowarfares more feasible.