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WEAPONS-GRADE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does weapons-grade mean?
• WEAPONS-GRADE (adjective)
The adjective WEAPONS-GRADE has 2 senses:
1. of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction)
2. extremely strong or concentrated or durable
Familiarity information: WEAPONS-GRADE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of a quality adequate for use in weapons (especially in weapons of mass destruction)
Context example:
weapons-grade anthrax
Similar:
superior (of high or superior quality or performance)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Extremely strong or concentrated or durable
Synonyms:
industrial-strength; weapons-grade
Context example:
weapons-grade salsa
Similar:
strong (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
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