n. The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. 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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n. 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."