dual-use research of concern

noun

Academic research that is useful but could also be misapplied for harmful purposes.

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Meanings

noundual-use research of concern (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAcademic research that is useful but could also be misapplied for harmful purposes.

    Synonyms: DURC

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAcademic research that is useful but could also be misapplied for harmful purposes.

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DURC
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APA

dual-use research of concern. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-use%20research%20of%20concern

MLA

“dual-use research of concern.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-use%20research%20of%20concern. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “dual-use research of concern,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dual-use%20research%20of%20concern.

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