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ground zero
ground ze·ro • n. [in sing.] the point on the earth's surface directly above or below an exploding nuclear bomb. ∎ the site of the former World Trade Center in New York City in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. ∎ fig. a starting point or base for some activity: if you're starting at ground zero in terms of knowledge, go to the library. |
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"ground zero." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ground zero." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-groundzero.html "ground zero." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-groundzero.html |
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ground zero
ground zero the point on the surface of the earth at, or vertically below or above, the center of a planned or actual nuclear detonation.
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"ground zero." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "ground zero." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-groundzero.html "ground zero." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-groundzero.html |
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