CLUSTER BOMB Meaning and
Definition
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A cluster bomb is a type of highly destructive weapon designed to spread multiple smaller explosive devices over a wide area. It is commonly referred to as a cluster munition or cluster bomb unit (CBU). The primary purpose of a cluster bomb is to create extensive and indiscriminate damage to both military targets and civilian populations within its intended vicinity.
A typical cluster bomb consists of a main casing, which contains a large number of individual explosive submunitions or bomblets. These submunitions are dispersed from the main casing either by using artillery or aircraft, and they are scattered across a specific region. As the cluster bomb opens in mid-air or upon impact with the ground, the bomblets are dispersed, covering a large area with explosives.
The devastating effect of a cluster bomb arises from the high concentration of explosive submunitions deployed simultaneously. Each submunition is intended to cause significant damage within its own small radius, thereby maximizing the overall destructive capability of the cluster bomb. However, the widespread deployment of cluster bombs often leads to indiscriminate harm, as unexploded bomblets can remain on the ground, posing a long-term threat to both military personnel and civilians.
Due to concerns regarding civilian casualties, humanitarian concerns, and their humanitarian impact, there have been international efforts to ban or regulate the usage, production, and distribution of cluster munitions under the Convention on Cluster Munitions and related treaties.
Common Misspellings for CLUSTER BOMB
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Etymology of CLUSTER BOMB
The word "cluster bomb" is a compound word comprised of two parts: "cluster" and "bomb".
- "Cluster" originated from the Late Latin word "clustrum", which means "flock" or "group". It was later borrowed into Old French as "clostre" and Middle English as "clustre", retaining a similar meaning of a collection or bunch of things together.
- "Bomb" derived from the Latin word "bombus", which translates to "deep and hollow noise". It was initially used to refer to a loud buzzing or booming sound but eventually came to signify various explosive devices.
In the context of weaponry, the term "cluster bomb" emerged in the mid-20th century to describe a type of munition that releases multiple submunitions or bomblets upon detonation. The name emphasizes the concept of numerous submunitions clustered together within a single bomb casing.
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