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EMP
1- electromagnetic pulse: a burst of electromagnetic energy produced by a nuclear explosion in the atmosphere, considered capable of widespread damage to power lines, telecommunications, and electronic equipment.
emp.
2abbreviation for
- (in prescriptions) a plaster.
Emp.
3abbreviation for
- Emperor.
- Empire.
- Empress.
e.m.p.
4abbreviation for
- (in prescriptions) after the manner prescribed; as directed.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of EMP1
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Example Sentences
They's fer emp'rors and kings t' set up in their palaces, an' men goes nutty jes' hankerin' fer 'em.
An' my pal he woke me up one night 'bout twelve o'clock 'n' told me that he was the Emp'rer o' the North Pole.
Technological solutions are crucial but may not be conceivable outside the EMP effects of nuclear weapons.
Not the least characteristic of the series is a medal, with the usual head Napoleon Emp.
Only our Doctor—Doctor Break—says he's an emp—or imp something—worse than imposter.
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