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aerosol bomb

aerosol bomb

8.2
A weapon that sprays flammable liquid into the air then sets it on fire to make a large explosion
  • noun
  • /ˈɛəroʊsɒl bɑm/
  • NSFW
translation icon : bomba de aerosol
  • The military tested a new aerosol bomb that can disperse fuel widely before ignition, resulting in a powerful explosion.

Examples

  • The military tested a new aerosol bomb in the desert to measure its explosive power.

  • A single aerosol bomb can cause massive destruction over a wide area due to its shock wave.

  • Experts raised concerns about the use of aerosol bombs in civilian areas.

  • The military tested a new aerosol bomb yesterday.

  • Many countries are concerned about the use of aerosol bombs in warfare.

  • Experts have expressed alarm over the potential impact of aerosol bombs in populated civilian areas during conflicts.

  • During the demonstration, the aerosol bomb created a massive explosion that illustrated its devastating effectiveness.

Synonyms

FAE
vsaerosol bomb
  • Specialized
2 9.9

A weapon that spreads fuel in the air and then lights it to make a very large blast

uses fine fuel spray before ignition and stresses the spray mixing method
fuel-air explosive
vsaerosol bomb
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A weapon that sprays fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very strong blast

uses a fine spray of fuel before ignition and focuses on the mixing method
fuel-air bomb
vsaerosol bomb
  • Specialized
1 8.4

A bomb that spreads fuel into the air and then explodes to make a very large blast

uses a fine spray before ignition and focuses on mixing with air
volume-detonation bomb
vsaerosol bomb
  • Specialized
9.8

A bomb that spreads fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very large explosion

focuses on creating a fine fuel mist before ignition for mixing with air
thermobaric bomb
vsaerosol bomb
  • NSFW
9.9

A bomb that spreads fuel and ignites to make a very hot, powerful blast

creates explosion by dispersing fine fuel spray and mixing with air
vacuum bomb
vsaerosol bomb
  • NSFW
8.2

A weapon that spreads fuel into the air and then sets it on fire, causing a very large blast

is based on dispersing fine fuel spray before ignition and mixing with air

How Explosive

aerosol bomb
  • NSFW
8.2
bomb
∞ 1.8
grenade
170 4.4
firework
180 1.9

Surface Forms

aerosol bomb singular
aerosol bombs plural

Morphology

aerosol + bomb

The basic idea of a device that disperses aerosol is largely derivable from combining 'aerosol' (fine spray/particles) with 'bomb' (a device that disperses or releases), so part of the meaning is compositional. However, 'bomb' often carries an explosive/destructive sense and the specific technical sense of a pressurized dispenser releasing a fine spray (rather than an explosive device) may not be obvious to a B1 learner, so the relation is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Aerosol bomb brings to mind a cloud of tiny drops (aerosol) in the air and a sudden blast (bomb) that makes them explode. That's why the term refers to a type of bomb that sprays fuel as a fine mist and causes a very large explosion.