E-bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A bomb that explodes in midair and releases a massive burst of electromagnetic energy sufficient to disable computers and telecommunications without killing people or damaging buildings.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The e-bomb's electromagnetic pulse was powerful enough to cripple the entire city's communication network in a matter of seconds.
- Experts believe the enemy could use an e-bomb to disable our military's command and control systems.
- An e-bomb detonating above the city's financial district could have devastating effects on the economy.
- In a shocking turn of events, authorities discovered a plot to deploy an e-bomb during the high-profile summit.
- The researchers successfully tested a prototype e-bomb in a remote area, studying its effects on the surrounding electronic infrastructure.