time bomb

== English == === Alternative forms === timebomb, time-bomb === Etymology === From time +‎ bomb. === Pronunciation === === Noun === time bomb (plural time bombs) A bomb that has a mechanism such that detonation can be preset to a particular time. (computing) A malicious program designed to perform a destructive action at a certain date or time. (figuratively) A situation that threatens to have disastrous consequences at some future time. Synonyms: ticking bomb, ticking time bomb ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === accident waiting to happen