"glass parking lot" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɒt Etymology: Nuclear explosions can convert sand into glass (Trinitite). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} glass parking lot (uncountable)
  1. (US, informal) Total destruction in the aftermath of a nuclear attack. Wikipedia link: Trinitite Tags: US, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Nuclear warfare

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