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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.

Emp.

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

emp.

(in prescriptions) a plaster.

Origin:
< L emplastrum

e.m.p.

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

Origin:
< L ex mōdō praescrīptō
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electromagnetic pulse  
n.   Abbr. EMP
  1. The pulse of intense electromagnetic radiation generated by a nuclear explosion.

  2. A pulse of electromagnetic radiation emitted by certain devices such as citizen band radio and cellular phones.

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

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Abbreviations & Acronyms
emp
  1. emperor

  2. empire

EMP
electromagnetic pulse
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