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- Dictionarytime bomb/ˈtʌɪm bɒm/
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- 1. a bomb designed to explode at a preset time.
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Bomb which has its detonation triggered by a timer
A time bomb is a bomb whose detonation is triggered by a timer. The use or attempted use of time bombs has been for various purposes including insurance fraud, terrorism, assassination, sabotage and warfare. They are a frequent plot device in thriller and action films as they offer a way of imparting a dramatic sense of urgency. Wikipedia