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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.

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Other definitions for EMP (2 of 4)

emp.

abbreviation

(in prescriptions) a plaster.

Origin of emp.

From the Latin word emplastrum

Other definitions for EMP (3 of 4)

e.m.p.

abbreviation

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

Origin of e.m.p.

From Latin ex mōdō praescrīptō

Other definitions for EMP (4 of 4)

Emp.

abbreviation

Emperor.

Empire.

Empress.

How to use EMP in a sentence

They's fer emp'rors and kings t' set up in their palaces, an' men goes nutty jes' hankerin' fer 'em.
A Reversible Santa Claus|Meredith Nicholson
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
Technological solutions are crucial but may not be conceivable outside the EMP effects of nuclear weapons.
Shock and Awe|Harlan K. Ullman
Not the least characteristic of the series is a medal, with the usual head Napoleon Emp.
Anecdotes of Painters, Engravers, Sculptors and Architects and Curiosities of Art (Vol. 3 of 3)|S. Spooner

Only our Doctor—Doctor Break—says he's an emp—or imp something—worse than imposter.
Rewards and Fairies|Rudyard Kipling