aerochemical

adjective

aero·​chem·​i·​cal

¦¦er-ō-¦ke-mi-kəl

: utilizing the projection of chemical warfare agents by aircraft

an aerochemical attack

Word History

Etymology

aero- + chemical entry 1

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

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