A bomb is an explosive device.
A bomb is an explosive device whose explosion can generally be controlled. The term, which comes from the Latin bombus (a word that means "noise" ), has various uses and many acceptances according to the geographical region.
There are pumps with a clock , with pressure sensors or that are activated by a remote control , for example. In this way, it is possible to decide when the explosion will occur.
Pump types
Among the various types of bombs, we can mention cluster bombs , which are those that are loaded with submunitions. Atomic bombs , for their part, obtain large amounts of energy through nuclear reactions.
The so-called homemade bombs , which can be manufactured without too much complexity and with little knowledge and materials, have the most popular design in Molotov cocktails , a device that promotes the expansion of certain flammable liquids.
In gastronomy there are different types of bombs.
The concept in gastronomy
Within the field of gastronomy we also find the use of the term bomb. It can refer to what is known as bomb rice . Specifically, it is called that because it is a rice whose main hallmark is the fact that it does not break when cooked.
The aforementioned product has its origin in India ; However, currently where it can be found most is in Spain and specifically in the Levante area. There, the rice, which is more expensive than traditional rice, is used thanks to its properties to make the well-known paellas.
However, in the culinary sector there are also other concepts where the word we are analyzing appears. Thus, in the same way, there are chocolate bombs , exquisite sponge cakes filled with chocolate, which delight those with a sweet tooth. They have the uniqueness that they can also be filled with cream.
And we cannot ignore the existence of the Toledo bomb either. As its name indicates, it is a native recipe from the province of Toledo that is identified by being a mashed potato whose main identifying feature is the fact that it is filled with minced meat. A dish, therefore, very exquisite and that has become one of the typical recipes of this land located north of the autonomous community of Castilla la Mancha .
Other uses of the term bomb
In another sense, the extraordinary event that causes astonishment is known as a bomb: “The bombshell news of the week was the surprising death of the singer Michael Jackson,” “The resignation of the team coach was a bombshell among the players.”
A large drum that is played with a mallet, the shallow draft ship that is used for cargo, the machine to propel water or another liquid, the gasoline pumps and the improvised verses that are recited in certain popular festivals also receive the pump name: “We are in trouble: the water pump has broken” , “We have to find a pump urgently or we will not be able to continue with our trip” .