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Bomb
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Bomb
Computers An abnormal termination of a program being executed, which requires that the computer be re-booted
Drug slang A regional street term for a large quantity of various drugs of abuse—e.g., crack, heroin—or a large joint (marijuana cigarette)
Military A device designed to cause physical damage to a specified area, by exploding on impact or when a particular event occurs—e.g., when it is moved
Popular psychology See Time bomb

bomb
Military medicine A device designed to cause physical damage to a specified area, by exploding on impact or when a particular event occurs–eg, being moved. See B-61, Dirty bomb, Genetic bomb Popular psychology See Time bomb.


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