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chemical agent

From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD, NATO) A chemical substance which is intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects. The term excludes riot control agents, herbicides, smoke, and flame.

See also chemical ammunition; chemical defense; chemical dose; chemical environment; riot control agent.

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