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Originally Posted by Noclevername
The word biogenic literally just means originating in a biological source. Bee stings, snake venom, and the common cold are all biogenic. In ST it was used incorrectly to refer to a planet-threatening variety of illegal weapon.
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How do you know that in ST it wasn't used
correctly to refer to a planet-threatening variety of illegal weapon
originating in a biological source?
The "nuclear" in "nuclear weapons," after all, is somewhat more specific than the general definition of "nuclear."