weapons of mass destruction (wmd)
1weapons of mass destruction — nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attested by 1946, apparently first used (in Russian) by the Soviets. The terms weapons of mass destruction and WMD mean chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, and chemical, biological, and nuclear… …
2weapons of mass destruction — Weapons that are capable of a high order of destruction and/ or of being used in such a manner as to destroy large numbers of people. Weapons of mass destruction can be high explosives or nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological weapons,… …
3weapons of mass destruction — UK US noun [plural] weapons that can cause great damage to very large areas, including nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, and biological weapons. They are often simply referred to as WMD . Thesaurus: nuclear weaponshyponym chemical and biological …
4Canada and weapons of mass destruction — Weapons of mass destruction …
5Russia and weapons of mass destruction — Weapons of mass destruction …
6Netherlands and weapons of mass destruction — Weapons of mass destruction …
7Burma and weapons of mass destruction — Weapons of mass destruction …
8Mexico and weapons of mass destruction — Weapons of mass destruction …
9Iraq and weapons of mass destruction — This article concerns the Iraqi government s use, possession, and alleged intention of acquiring more types of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) during the presidency of Saddam Hussein. During his reign of several decades, he was internationally… …
10Iran and weapons of mass destruction — This article is about Iran and weapons of mass destruction. For Iran s nuclear power program, see Nuclear program of Iran. Weapons of mass destruction …