chemical bomb
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- noun
- /ˈkɛmɪkəl bɑm/
- NSFW
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bomba química
- During the war, the military used chemical bombs that released toxic agents on the battlefield.
Examples
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Chemical bomb.
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If they reach the bridge at Charles, we have a squadron of Apache gunships in place loaded with thermal chemical bombs.
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The lawmaker said Iran defeated its enemies during the Iraqi-imposed war and became the superior power of the region despite the fact that the Baath regime was given all kinds of advanced war equipment and even chemical bombs by world powers.
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Authorities have developed strict regulations to prevent the use of chemical bombs in warfare.
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The documentary highlighted the devastating effects of chemical bombs on civilian populations during conflicts.
Synonyms
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A harmful chemical that kills or hurts people, animals and plants in war
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A bomb that releases toxic gas when it explodes
How Dangerous
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- Literature
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- NSFW
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: the adjective 'chemical' specifies the type of 'bomb', so a learner who knows both words can infer it is a bomb that uses or contains chemical agents. This adjective+noun formation is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, making the phrase immediately interpretable for B1 learners.
Etymology
Chemical bomb is named from its parts: chemical (a poisonous substance) and bomb (an explosive device). When such a bomb explodes it spreads poison, so the name means 'a weapon that spreads poisonous chemicals to hurt or kill people'.