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dirty bomb

/ˈdɜːrti bɒm/

Traducción: Tipo de arma radiológica que combina explosivos convencionales con material radiactivo, diseñada para dispersar contaminación en un área amplia tras la detonación.

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/ˈdɜːrti bɒm/C1formaltechnical
  • esTipo de arma radiológica que combina explosivos convencionales con material radiactivo, diseñada para dispersar contaminación en un área amplia tras la detonación.

A type of radiological weapon that combines conventional explosives with radioactive material, designed to spread contamination over a wide area upon detonation.

  1. Radiological weaponC1formal

    A type of explosive device that combines conventional explosives with radioactive material, designed to spread contamination.

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    • Authorities are concerned about the potential use of a dirty bomb by terrorists.
    • The explosion of a dirty bomb could cause widespread panic and contamination.
    • Emergency services train for scenarios involving a dirty bomb attack.