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dual-use

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Adjective

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