Radiological dispersion device

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-023029",
  "term": "Radiological dispersion device",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Radiological Dispersion Device",
  "definition": "1. Any device that causes the purposeful dissemination of radioactive material through explosive methods or other dispersal methods. A radiological dispersal device is not a nuclear weapon.\n\n2. A mix of explosives, such as dynamite, with radioactive powder or pellets. Also known as a dirty bomb. A radiological dispersal device is not a nuclear weapon.",
  "abbreviation": "RDD",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Radiation Protection Radiation Glossary; RadTown Glossary",
    "Radiation Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/radiological-dispersion-device/"
}