dual-use

English

Adjective

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

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see dual,‎ use.: Having two uses.
2. Pertaining to technology, items, or information that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
3. (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.