EMP

electromagnetic pulse: a burst of electromagnetic energy produced by a nuclear explosion in the atmosphere, considered capable of widespread damage to power lines, telecommunications, and electronic equipment.

Definition for emp (2 of 4)

emp.

(in prescriptions) a plaster.

Origin of emp.

From the Latin word emplastrum

Definition for emp (3 of 4)

Emp.

Emperor.

Empire.

Empress.

Definition for emp (4 of 4)

e.m.p.

(in prescriptions) after the manner prescribed; as directed.

Origin of e.m.p.

From the Latin word ex mōdō praescrīptō

Examples from the Web for emp

After shooting a museum-full of specimens, he toured Europe and told the king how to king and the emperors how to emp.
Who Was Who: 5000 B. C. to Date|Anonymous
Technological solutions are crucial but may not be conceivable outside the EMP effects of nuclear weapons.
Shock and Awe|Harlan K. Ullman
An' my pal he woke me up one night 'bout twelve o'clock 'n' told me that he was the Emp'rer o' the North Pole.
Tramping with Tramps|Josiah Flynt
Only our Doctor—Doctor Break—says he's an emp—or imp something—worse than imposter.
Rewards and Fairies|Rudyard Kipling

I may have to make a sawt o' Emp'ess Josephine o' her—ef she lives.
John March, Southerner|George W. Cable

Medical definitions for emp

e.m.p.

abbr.

ex modo praescripto (in the manner prescribed)