EMP

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.
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Emp.

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

(in prescriptions) a plaster.
Origin:
< Latin emplastrum

e.m.p.

(in prescriptions) after the manner prescribed; as directed.
Origin:
< Latin ex mōdō praescrīptō

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e.m.p. abbr.
Latin ex modo praescripto (in the manner prescribed)

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EMP

/E-M-P/ See spam.
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Abbreviations & Acronyms
emp

  1. emperor

  2. empire

EMP
electromagnetic pulse
emp.

  1. emperor

  2. empire

  3. empress

e.m.p.
Latin ex modo praescripto (in the manner prescribed)
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