EMP

¹

1. 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.

emp.

²

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) a plaster.

Emp.

³

abbreviation for

1. Emperor.
2. Empire.
3. Empress.

e.m.p.

⁴

abbreviation for

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of EMP¹

From the Latin word emplastrum

Origin of EMP²

From Latin ex mōdō praescrīptō

Example Sentences

They's fer emp'rors and kings t' set up in their palaces, an' men goes nutty jes' hankerin' fer 'em.

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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.

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Technological solutions are crucial but may not be conceivable outside the EMP effects of nuclear weapons.

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Not the least characteristic of the series is a medal, with the usual head Napoleon Emp.

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Only our Doctor—Doctor Break—says he's an emp—or imp something—worse than imposter.

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