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Definitions

Noun

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

Adjective

1. 1
   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dual, use.: Having two uses.
2. 2
   Pertaining to technology, items, or information that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
3. 3
   That can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes. figuratively

Adjective

1. 1
   designed for or serving two purposes wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

dual-purpose

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