Chemical weapon
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| - | '''Psychochemical weapons''', also known as '''drug weapons''', are [[psychopharmacological]] agents used within the context of military aggression. They fall within the range of mid-spectrum agents, i.e. an intermediate range between [[chemical weapons]] and [[biological weapons]]. Drug weapons are typically considered [[less-lethal weapon|non-lethal weapons]]. | + | A '''chemical weapon''' (CW) is a device that uses chemicals [[Chemical engineering|formulated]] to inflict death or harm to human beings. They are classified as [[Weapon of mass destruction|weapons of mass destruction]], and have been "condemned by the civilised world". CW have been used in past conflicts—and preparedness doctrine anticipates the potential for future use. Numerous [[Treaty|international agreements]] are in force with regard to chemical weapons. |
| - | ==See also== | + | ''Lethal unitary chemical agents and munitions'' are extremely [[Volatility (chemistry)|volatile]] and constitute a class of hazardous chemical weapons [[stockpile]]d by many nations. The most dangerous of these are nerve agents GA, GB, and VX, and [[vesicant]] (blister) agents H, HT, and HD. All are in liquid form at normal room temperature. Public opinion has moved to endorse the complete elimination of this class, and progress is being made to fulfill its eradication through international law. |
| - | * [[Biological weapon]] | + | |
| - | * [[Chemical weapon]] | + | |
| - | * [[Punitive psychiatry in the Soviet Union]] | + | |
| - | * [[Berserker]]s - possibly consumed [[Amanita muscaria]] before battle | + | |
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| + | * [[1990 Chemical Weapons Accord]] | ||
| + | * [[General Purpose Criterion]] | ||
| + | * [[List of chemical warfare agents]] | ||
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A chemical weapon (CW) is a device that uses chemicals formulated to inflict death or harm to human beings. They are classified as weapons of mass destruction, and have been "condemned by the civilised world". CW have been used in past conflicts—and preparedness doctrine anticipates the potential for future use. Numerous international agreements are in force with regard to chemical weapons.
Lethal unitary chemical agents and munitions are extremely volatile and constitute a class of hazardous chemical weapons stockpiled by many nations. The most dangerous of these are nerve agents GA, GB, and VX, and vesicant (blister) agents H, HT, and HD. All are in liquid form at normal room temperature. Public opinion has moved to endorse the complete elimination of this class, and progress is being made to fulfill its eradication through international law.
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