dirty bomb
Americannoun
noun
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This would be similar to the detonation of a "dirty bomb," which, depending on wind direction and dispersion radius, could result in radioactive contamination.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2023
A dirty bomb is not a nuclear bomb - it is "weapon of mass disruption" rather than "mass destruction", says the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
A dirty bomb uses conventional explosives to detonate a cache of radioactive material with the aim of spreading radioactive contamination.
From Washington Post • Oct. 26, 2022
He said that while the U.S. takes Russia’s threats seriously, officials have seen no indications that the Kremlin is preparing to use a dirty bomb themselves or detonate a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
From Washington Times • Oct. 26, 2022
But the intense exchanges in recent days have renewed attention on the concept of the dirty bomb itself.
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022
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