What is another word for electromagnetic weapon?
Pronunciation: [ɪlˌɛktɹə͡ʊmɐɡnˈɛtɪk wˈɛpən] (IPA) 
An electromagnetic weapon is a device that uses electromagnetic radiation and fields to assault its target. However, there are other terms that can be used to refer to this type of weapon. For instance, it's sometimes called a directed-energy weapon because it uses energy waves to attack. It can also be referred to as a pulsed power weapon because it employs short-duration, high-intensity bursts of electromagnetic energy. Another name for it is an EMP weapon since it's capable of creating an electromagnetic pulse capable of disabling electronic devices. Lastly, it can be called a radiofrequency weapon because of the kind of waves employed in its operation.
