BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (BWC) at Chemical Glossary
What is it? 1975 Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons; entered into force in 1975 and banned biological weapons in their entirety, yet contained no verification mechanism.Chemistry Definition Added By: Grace
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