dual-use

English

Adjective

dual-use (comparative more dual-use, superlative most dual-use)

1. Pertaining to technology, items, or information that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
2. (figurative) That can be used for both beneficial and harmful purposes.

Noun

dual-use (plural dual-uses)

1. An item or technology that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.