dual-use in English

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  "forms": [
    {
      "form": "more dual-use",
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        "comparative"
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    },
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        "Pertaining to technology, items, or information that can be used for both civilian and military purposes."
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        "That can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes."
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        "(figurative) That can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes."
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        "An item or technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes."
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    "dual-use"
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}

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        "(figurative) That can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes."
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        "An item or technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes."
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    "dual-use"
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"dual-use" meaning in English

Adjective

Noun