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chemical defense

The methods, plans, and procedures involved in establishing and executing defensive measures against attack utilizing chemical agents. See also nuclear, biological, and chemical defense.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.chemical defense - procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
chemical defence
defense, defensive measure, defence - (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
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