bioterrorism

bi·o·ter·ror·ism

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-oh-ter-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/
- /ˌbaɪ.əʊˈter.ə.rɪ.zəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-oh-ter-uh-riz-uh m]
- /ˌbaɪ oʊˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm/

Definitions of bioterrorism word

uncountable noun bioterrorism Bioterrorism is terrorism that involves the use of biological weapons. 3
noun bioterrorism terrorism using deadly microorganisms, toxins, etc. 3
noun bioterrorism terrorist acts involving the use of harmful agents and products of biological origin, as disease-producing microorganisms or toxins. 1
noun bioterrorism Terrorism that involves biological weapons or agents. 0

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Origin of bioterrorism

First appearance:

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85; bio- + terrorism

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Parts of speech for Bioterrorism

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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bioterrorism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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