Brisance

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  • noun. The shattering effect of the sudden release of energy in an explosion.
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  • noun. the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion; -- used especially as a measure of such a shattering power, applied to high explosives.
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  • noun. The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.
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  • noun. the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion
    • Word Usage
    "This is supposed to be 30% more powerful than dynamite containing 60% nitroglycerin, and has 30% more brisance."
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    consequence  effect  event  issue  outcome  
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