A dirty bomb utilizes conventional explosive materials, such as TNT or dynamite, to disperse...
radiological weapon
Radiological weapons disperse radioactive agents to inflict injury or cause contamination or damage.
Additional Information
A dirty bomb using a conventional explosion to disperse radioactive contaminants is one such type of weapon, but this could also encompass other ways to disperse nuclear contaminates, such as through a food or water source.
Related Terms
Nuclear, biological, chemical (NBC) weapons disperse biological, chemical, or radioactive agents to...
Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) weapon is a less commonly used phrase with...
A weapon of mass destruction is a chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear weapon that causes...
