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electromagnetic pulse

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Noun

  1. A short-duration burst of high-intensity [[electromagnetic radiation]] generated by a [[physical]] [[event]], in particular by a large [[thermonuclear]] [[explosion]] in the [[atmosphere]]. The [[pulse]] causes a damaging [[surge]] of [[voltage]] within [[electrical]] and [[electronic]] systems.

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