brisance

bri·sance  (br-zäns, -zäs)

n.

The shattering effect of the sudden release of energy in an explosion.

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[French, from brisant, present participle of briser, to break, from Old French brisier, from Vulgar Latin *brisire, perhaps of Celtic origin.]

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bri·sant (-zänt, -zät) adj.

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brisance [ˈbriːzəns (French) brizɑ̃s]

n

(Physics / General Physics) the shattering effect or power of an explosion or explosive

[from French, from briser to break, ultimately of Celtic origin; compare Old Irish brissim I break]

brisant  adj

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Noun

1.

brisance - the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"