Electromagnetic pulse Uncommon

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Noun

A short-duration burst of high-intensity electromagnetic radiation generated by a physical event, in particular by a large thermonuclear explosion in the atmosphere. The pulse causes a damaging surge of voltage within electrical and electronic systems.

See Also

emp electromagnetic radiation surge radioflash photons electrons nuclear doomsday weapon

Related Terms

emp electromagnetic radiation surge radioflash photons electrons nuclear doomsday weapon electrical physical nuclear magnetic pulse current weapon of mass destruction explosion magnetic fields voltage pulse atmosphere electronic thermonuclear

Rhyming Words

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