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improvised explosive device

From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD) A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destuctive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass, or distract. It may incorporate military stores, but is normally devised from nonmilitary components.
Also Known As: IED

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