A neutron bomb refers to a type of nuclear weapon that emits a lot of harmful radiation while causing less damage to buildings and infrastructure. Its purpose is to kill living beings while leaving physical structures relatively intact.
Sentences with «neutron bomb»
It was inevitable that the antihomosexual lobby would develop something equivalent to a neutron bomb designed to wipe out the homosexual lobby without (it is hoped) altogether destroying the church. (religion-online.org)
When a person opposes abortion but favors deployment of the neutron bomb, which would kill people through enhanced radiation but leave physical structures intact, it is a bit difficult to take seriously that person's claim to be «pro-life.» (religion-online.org)
The neutron bomb is called by the much more innocent name, nuclear enhancement device, while a missile is designated the Peacekeeper. (religion-online.org)