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dual-use

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Synonyms: dual use, dualise

Antonyms: dual use, dualise

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adjective

  1. {{&lit|en|dual|use}}: Having two uses.
  2. Pertaining to [[technology]], [[items]], or [[information]] that can be used for both [[civilian]] and [[military]] purposes.
  3. {{lb|en|figurative}} That can be used for both [[beneficial]] and [[harmful]] purposes.

Noun

  1. An item or technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.

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