Thermobaric Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A bomb that uses a fuel-air explosive; "a thermobaric bomb can create overpressures equal to an atomic bomb".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The military deployed a thermobaric bomb to clear out the enemy's fortified bunker.
- Thermobaric bombs are often used in urban warfare to minimize collateral damage while still delivering a significant blast.
- A thermobaric bomb can create overpressures equal to an atomic bomb, making it a highly effective but also highly destructive weapon.
- The use of thermobaric bombs in the conflict has been widely criticized by human rights groups due to their indiscriminate nature.
- The new thermobaric bomb design uses a combination of fuels to create an even more powerful explosion than previous models.