nonlethal
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nonlethal — onlethal adj. not capable of causing death. [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nonlethal — [spelling only] … English World dictionary
nonlethal — /nɒnˈliθəl/ (say non leethuhl) adjective not being such as to cause death, or to be likely to cause death: nonlethal weapons …
nonlethal weapons — Weapons that are explicitly designed and primarily employed so as to incapacitate personnel or material, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to property and the environment. a. Unlike conventional… … Military dictionary
nonlethal weapon — /ˌnɒnliθəl ˈwɛpən/ (say .nonleethuhl wepuhn) noun a weapon which incapacitates an enemy without killing. –nonlethal weaponry, noun …
nonlethal — adj.; nonlethally, adv. * * * … Universalium
nonlethal — nÉ‘n ɪËθl / nÉ’n adj. not lethal, not mortal, not fatal … English contemporary dictionary
nonlethal — non·lethal … English syllables
nonlethal — non•le′thal adj. ly, adv … From formal English to slang
nonlethal — adjective not capable of causing death • Similar to: ↑nonfatal * * * “+ adjective : not lethal * * * adj.; nonlethally, adv … Useful english dictionary
