BRISANCE

brisance

(noun) the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

brisance (countable and uncountable, plural brisances)

The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.

Anagrams

• carbines

Source: Wiktionary



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