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toxic chemical, biological, or radiological attack — An attack directed at personnel, animals, or crops, using injurious agents of chemical, biological, or radiological origin … Military dictionary
Chemical accidents — are unanticipated releases, explosions, fires and other harmful incidents involving toxic and hazardous materials. While chemical accidents may occur whenever toxic materials are stored, transported or used, the most severe accidents tend to… … Wikipedia
Chemical warfare — For other uses, see Chemical warfare (disambiguation). This article forms part of the series Chemical agents Lethal agents Blood agents Cyanogen chloride (CK) … Wikipedia
Chemical weapons in World War I — A poison gas attack using gas cylinders in World War I. The use of chemical weapons in World War I ranged from disabling chemicals, such as tear gas and the severe mustard gas, to lethal agents like phosgene and chlorine. This chemical warfare… … Wikipedia
chemical weapon — Together or separately, (a) a toxic chemical and its precursors, except when intended for a purpose not prohibited under the Chemical Weapons Convention; (b) a munition or device, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through toxic… … Military dictionary
Toxic — A very high risk investment which is highly likely to be in default. * * * toxic UK US /ˈtɒksɪk/ adjective ► poisonous: toxic to sb/sth »These substances can be toxic to humans. toxic chemical/substance/material »The company has cut toxic… … Financial and business terms
chemical agent — Any toxic chemical intended for use in military operations. See also chemical ammunition; chemical defense; chemical dose; chemical environment; chemical warfare; riot control agent … Military dictionary
toxic — toxically, adv. /tok sik/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, affected with, or caused by a toxin or poison: a toxic condition. 2. acting as or having the effect of a poison; poisonous: a toxic drug. n. 3. a toxic chemical or other substance. [1655 65; … Universalium
Chemical weapon — Chemical weapons Pallets of 155 mm artillery shells containing HD (distilled sulfur mustard agent) at Pueblo Depot Activity (PUDA) chemical weapons storage facility. Blister Agents: (Vesicants) … Wikipedia
Toxic metal — Toxic metals are metals that form poisonous soluble compounds and have no biological role, i.e. are not essential minerals, or are in the wrong form[1]. Often heavy metals are thought as synonymous, but lighter metals also have toxicity, such as… … Wikipedia
