dirty bomb

noun

Meaning

A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.
A nuclear bomb that spreads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or design.

Related words

gamma bomb(English)cluster bomb(English)mother bomb(English)radiological weapon(English)smart bomb(English)clusterbomb(English)chemical bomb(English)car bomb(English)

Sources

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