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A
bomb
is an
explosive
object that makes and lets out its energy very quickly. This
detonation
makes a big
shock wave
. Bombs have been used for
centuries
. Some bombs also throw out dangerous metal fragments, and some are
firebombs
.
Most bombs do not contain more energy than ordinary
fuel
, except in the case of a
nuclear weapon
. However, they release their energy more quickly, thus are more
powerful
.
A bomb is usually some kind of
container
filled with
explosive material
that is designed to destroy things. The word bomb comes from the
Greek word
β?μβο?
(bombas), an
onomatopoeic
term with almost the same meaning as "boom" in English.
Air forces
send
bombers
to destroy
enemy
targets
.
Terrorists
use bombs in
suicide attacks
. Explosive materials used in
mining
work the same way, but are usually not called bombs.