chemical warhead — explosive part of a missile which contains poisonous chemicals … English contemporary dictionary
Warhead — Typically, a warhead is the explosive material and detonator that is delivered by a missile, rocket, or torpedo. Etymology During the early development of naval torpedoes, they could be equipped with an inert payload that was intended for use… … Wikipedia
warhead — [wôr′hed΄] n. the head, or forward section, of a torpedo, bomb, or other projectile, containing the explosive charge, chemical, etc … English World dictionary
chemical weapon — Introduction any of several chemical compounds, usually toxic agents, that are intended to kill, injure, or incapacitate enemy personnel. In modern warfare, chemical weapons were first used in World War I (1914–18), during which gas warfare … Universalium
warhead — war|head [ˈwo:hed US ˈwo:r ] n the explosive part at the front of a ↑missile nuclear/chemical etc warhead … Dictionary of contemporary English
warhead — That part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage … Military dictionary
warhead — noun Date: 1898 the section of a missile containing the explosive, chemical, or incendiary charge … New Collegiate Dictionary
warhead — /wawr hed /, n. the forward section of a self propelled missile, bomb, torpedo, or the like, containing the explosive, chemical, or atomic charge. [1895 1900; WAR1 + HEAD] * * * … Universalium
warhead — noun The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict … Wiktionary
warhead — /ˈwɔhɛd / (say wawhed) noun the forward section of a self propelled missile, bomb, torpedo, etc., containing explosives, chemical or biological agents or inert materials intended to inflict damage. {war + head} …
