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biological agent [¦bī·ə¦läj·ə·kəl ′ā·jənt]

(ordnance)

Any of the viruses, microorganisms, and toxic substances derived from living organisms and used as offensive weapons to produce death or disease in humans, animals, and growing plants.

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