What is another name for a Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD)?

The term "Dirty bomb" is commonly used to describe a Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD) since it refers specifically to a type of weapon that combines conventional explosives, like dynamite, with radioactive material. When the conventional explosives detonate, they spread the radioactive material over a wide area, which can contaminate the environment and pose serious health risks to those exposed.

This method is primarily intended to cause panic and disruption rather than to achieve mass destruction, as is the case with traditional nuclear weapons. The term "dirty bomb" effectively communicates the concept of contaminating an area with radioactive materials, making it an appropriate and widely recognized name for an RDD in public discussions and security contexts.