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Bombs

Scope note

Use for projectiles or stationary devices containing both a detonating mechanism and a harmful agent such as an explosive, poison gas, biological poison, or incendiary substance, set off by a time fuse or by impact. For the hollow projectiles containing shrapnel, explosives, incendiary or poisonous chemicals, or other harmful agents, designed to be fired from artillery, use "shells (ammunition)."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204010

Broader Terms used

<explosive weapons>

Equivalent Terms used

bomb

Created

13yrs ago

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