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bursting charge

/ˈbɜːrstɪŋ tʃɑːrdʒ/

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/ˈbɜːrstɪŋ tʃɑːrdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruОпределенное количество взрывчатого вещества, предназначенное для разрыва корпуса снаряда, бомбы или гильзы, высвобождения их содержимого или создания осколочного эффекта.

A specific quantity of explosive material designed to break open a projectile, bomb, or shell casing, releasing its contents or creating a fragmentation effect.

  1. Explosive componentC2formal

    A specific amount of explosive material used in a projectile or bomb to break the casing and release its contents, such as shrapnel or a chemical agent.

    ruРазрывной заряд

    • The artillery shell contained a bursting charge designed to fragment upon impact.
    • Engineers carefully calculated the size of the bursting charge for the demolition.
    • The missile's warhead had a bursting charge to disperse its payload.