bioattack
/ˌbaɪoʊəˈtæk/
noun
- An attack that uses biological agents (such as bacteria, viruses, or toxins) to harm people, animals, or plants.
- Scientists are developing vaccines to protect the population from a potential bioattack.
- After the bioattack, the city was quarantined to stop the spread of the disease.
- The government is preparing emergency plans in case of a bioattack on the water supply.