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Lethal Agent

Description:

A lethal agent refers to a substance, organism, or force capable of causing death or serious harm to living organisms.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

a) Specifically, in the field of toxicology:

A chemical substance or biological organism that has the potential to cause death or severe damage when it enters the body.

b) Generally:

Any element or factor capable of posing a significant threat to life or well-being.

Sense 2:

In the context of intelligence or military operations:

An individual who carries out lethal actions or assassinations on behalf of an organization.

Usages:

1. The forensic team identified a lethal agent in the victim's bloodstream, indicating foul play.

2. It's vital to have proper safety protocols in place when dealing with lethal agents.

3. The government deployed lethal agents to neutralize the terrorist threat.

4. The spy organization trained their agents to become lethal agents in order to eliminate high-value targets.

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