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Definition of bioagent in English:

bioagent

Pronunciation /ˈbʌɪəʊeɪdʒ(ə)nt/

noun

  • A harmful or disease-producing microorganism, biopesticide, biotoxin, etc., especially one used in warfare or for the purposes of terrorism.

Origin

1950s; earliest use found in Science.