weaponize /ˈwɛpəˌnaɪz/ ( weaponizing, weaponized, weaponizes )

BRIT also weaponise

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  V-T If a substance or material is weaponized, it is used as a weapon or made into a weapon. If an area is weaponized, it is used as a location for weapons. 使…武器化; 把…改装成武器; 把…用作弹药库

  例：

  They were close to weaponizing ricin - a lethal plant toxin.

  他们快把蓖麻毒素——一种致命的植物毒素——研发成武器了。

  例：

  ...the plan to weaponize outer space.

  ...这项太空武器化的计划。