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brisant

/ˈbrɪz.ənt/

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adjective

/ˈbrɪz.ənt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее нечто живое или обладающее качеством блеска, живости или искристости. Это употребление больше не используется в современном английском языке.

An obsolete adjective meaning of 'brisant' refers to something that is lively or has the quality of being brilliant, lively, or sparkling. This usage is no longer current in modern English.

  1. Shattering power of explosivesC2formaltechnical

    Relating to the shattering or fragmentation effect of an explosive, especially high explosives.

    ruДробящая сила взрывчатых веществ

    • The brisant effect of the new explosive was tested in a controlled environment.
    • Engineers studied the brisant properties of the compound for mining applications.
    • The military uses brisant explosives for demolition tasks.

    Synonymsshattering