Time Bomb (Noun)
Meaning 1
A bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A problematic situation that will eventually become dangerous if not addressed; "India is a demographic time bomb"; "the refugee camp is a ticking bomb waiting to go off".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.