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Vacuum Bomb

Definition:

A vacuum bomb, also known as a thermobaric bomb or a fuel-air explosive (FAE), is a type of explosive weapon that utilizes oxygen from the surrounding air to create an intensely concentrated blast wave. The explosive force generated in a vacuum bomb is capable of inflicting severe damage to structures and personnel within its blast radius.

Examples:

As a noun:

• The military deployed a vacuum bomb to destroy the enemy's underground bunkers.
• Witnesses reported hearing a deafening explosion when the vacuum bomb detonated.
• The devastating impact of the vacuum bomb was seen in the complete destruction of the target building.

As a verb:

• They planned to vacuum bomb the enemy stronghold to cripple their defenses.
• The air force launched an operation to vacuum bomb the terrorist hideouts.
• In order to eliminate the threat, the military decided to vacuum bomb the area.

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