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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Other definitions for emp. (2 of 4)
(in prescriptions) a plaster.
Origin of emp.
2Other definitions for e.m.p. (3 of 4)
(in prescriptions) after the manner prescribed; as directed.
Origin of e.m.p.
3Other definitions for Emp. (4 of 4)
Emperor.
Empire.
Empress.
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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 NicholsonAn' 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 FlyntTechnological solutions are crucial but may not be conceivable outside the EMP effects of nuclear weapons.
Shock and Awe | Harlan K. UllmanNot the least characteristic of the series is a medal, with the usual head Napoleon EMP.
Only our Doctor—Doctor Break—says he's an EMP—or imp something—worse than imposter.
Rewards and Fairies | Rudyard Kipling
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