Weapons Grade

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛpənz ɡreɪd/

Definitions of weapons grade

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or gives more information about a noun. 'Weapons grade' describes the quality or grade of a weapon.

Example Sentences

A1 The store sells weapons grade pepper spray for self-defense.

A2 The soldiers were equipped with weapons grade ammunition.

B1 The laboratory was conducting tests on weapons grade plutonium.

B2 The government was accused of possessing weapons grade chemical agents.

C1 The military base was storing weapons grade explosives.

C2 The company was awarded a contract to manufacture weapons grade technology.

Examples of weapons grade in a Sentence

formal The government strictly regulates the production of weapons grade material.

informal I heard they found some weapons grade stuff in that old warehouse.

slang Don't mess with that guy, he's got some weapons grade firepower.

figurative Her sarcasm was like weapons grade, cutting through any defense.

Grammatical Forms of weapons grade

• past tense: weapon graded
• plural: weapons grades
• comparative: more weapons grade
• superlative: most weapons grade
• present tense: is weapons grade
• future tense: will be weapons grade
• perfect tense: has been weapons grade
• continuous tense: is being weapons grade
• singular: weapons grade
• positive degree: weapons grade
• infinitive: to weapons grade
• gerund: weapons grading
• participle: weapons graded

Origin and Evolution of weapons grade

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'weapons grade' originated in the mid-20th century during the Cold War era.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe materials suitable for use in weapons, the term has evolved to also refer to high-quality or potent items in general.