microwave bomb

/ˌmaɪkrəˈweɪv bɑm/
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Definitions of microwave bomb
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: E-bomb
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    type of:
    bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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