English Dictionary

dirty bomb

noun

A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

The government is taking measures to prevent the use of dirty bombs.

意味（1）

A device containing conventional explosives and radioactive material, designed to spread radiation over a wide area.

Without providing evidence, Shoigu said Ukraine could escalate by using a “dirty bomb” – conventional explosives laced with radioactive material.

意味（2）

A nuclear bomb that spreads radiation over a wide area due to inefficiency or by design.