Phrase guide

chemical bomb

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Any explosive device that releases a noxious chemical compound (such as chlorine) upon detonation.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a bomb laden with chemical agents that are released when the bomb explodes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gas bomb

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bomb, chemical weapon

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kemiallinen pommi — Translations
  • German: chemische Bombe — Translations
  • German: Chemiebombe — Translations
  • German: Gasbombe — Translations
  • Polish: bomba chemiczna — Translations
  • Polish: bomba gazowa — Translations