dirty bomb
A 'dirty bomb' combines conventional explosives with radioactive materials to spread radiation and cause contamination.
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Definition
C1Weapons and Security
(technical, informal)A device that uses conventional explosives to disperse radioactive material over a wide area, causing contamination and health risks.
Example
- The authorities quickly evacuated the area after the discovery of a dirty bomb.
C1Public Safety
(technical, informal)A weapon designed to spread radioactive material using a conventional explosion, primarily to create fear and long-term environmental hazards.
Example
- A dirty bomb was detonated in the city center, leading to widespread panic and contamination.
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