ground zero
ground
ˈgraʊnd
grawnd
ze
ziə
ziē
ro
roʊ
row
British pronunciation
/ɡɹˈaʊnd zˈiəɹəʊ/
GZ

Definition och betydelse av "ground zero"på engelska

Ground zero
01

nollpunkten, epicentrum

the exact location of a nuclear explosion
example
Exempel
Scientists studied the effects of radiation at ground zero to better understand its long-term impact on the environment.
Forskare studerade effekterna av strålning vid nollpunkten för att bättre förstå dess långsiktiga inverkan på miljön.
02

nollpunkten, epicentrum

the initial stage or place in which a significant event or activity happens or starts
example
Exempel
The groundbreaking ceremony marked ground zero for the construction of the new hospital wing.
Grundstensläggningsceremonin markerade nollpunkten för byggandet av det nya sjukhusflygeln.
03

the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City after its destruction on September 11, 2001

example
Exempel
The museum near ground zero preserves artifacts from the attack.
04

the intended impact point of a bomb, missile, or other projectile

example
Exempel
The strike failed to hit ground zero precisely.
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