A dirty bomb utilizes conventional explosive materials, such as TNT or dynamite, to disperse...
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear weapon (CBRN)
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) weapon is a less commonly used phrase with essentially the same meaning as "nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) weapon."
Additional Information
This phrase is probably more technically correct because dirty bombs are not truly nuclear weapons but, rather, radiological weapons. Nevertheless, dirty bombs are considered one of the NBC perils that insurers typically seek to exclude in the commercial lines policies they write.
Synonyms
nuclear
Related Terms
Nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) weapons disperse biological, chemical, or radioactive agents to...
Radiological weapons disperse radioactive agents to inflict injury or cause contamination or damage.
A weapon of mass destruction is a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon that causes...
