electromagnetic pulses

A form of electromagnetic pulse — 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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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of electromagnetic pulse
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