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EMP
1electromagnetic 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
(in prescriptions) a plaster.
Emp.
3abbreviation
Emperor.
Empire.
Empress.
e.m.p.
4abbreviation
(in prescriptions) after the manner prescribed; as directed.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of EMP1
Origin of EMP2
Example Sentences
Even a single, relatively small nuclear detonation hundreds of miles above the heads of Americans would create an electromagnetic pulse - or EMP - that would have apocalyptic results.
My time at Hibiscus and EMP, along with my entire culinary background, was rooted in high-end, precise techniques and classical training.
For more than 20 years, the museum formerly known as EMP has thrown this annual best new bands showcase, serving as an onramp to the Seattle scene for artists 21 and younger, while giving local music lovers an early look at future club favorites.
When Tennant was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, Novoselic and others played a benefit concert at EMP to help pay her medical expenses.
Electronic controls for U.S. critical infrastructure, including the electric grid, also could be vulnerable to Chinese EMP arms, resulting in catastrophic losses, according to a new report on the threat.
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