Microwave 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 use of a microwave bomb by the military in the conflict raised concerns over potential disruptions to civilian infrastructure.
- A hypothetical microwave bomb was described in a declassified government report as having the potential to disable an entire city's communication networks.
- Experts argue that a microwave bomb would be more effective than traditional methods in neutralizing enemy command centers.
- Researchers warn that the unintended effects of a microwave bomb could be far-reaching, potentially crippling the global supply chain of tech-dependent industries.
- Law enforcement agencies have not ruled out the possibility that the mysterious telecom disruptions in the city were caused by a rogue group with access to microwave bomb technology.