"decompression bomb" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: decompression bombs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} decompression bomb (plural decompression bombs)
  1. (computing) A usually malicous file with a very high compression ratio, thus expected to consume a large amount of memory and disk space when decompressed. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: zip bomb, zip of death
    Sense id: en-decompression_bomb-en-noun-dmAZilnn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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