e-bomb

e-bomb

(ē′-bŏm′)
n.
A bomb that generates a strong electromagnetic pulse in the microwave frequency range, used to destroy or disrupt electronic equipment. Also called electromagnetic bomb, microwave bomb.
[e(lectromagnetic) + bomb.]
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e-bomb

An unusually damaging computer virus.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.e-bomb - 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 buildingsE-bomb - 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
microwave bomb
bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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