brisance

(bri zäns′)

noun

the shattering effect of the sudden release of energy, as in an explosion of nitroglycerin

Origin: Fr, lit., breaking, prp. of briser, to break < VL brisare

See brisance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

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

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from brisant

Origin: , present participle of briser, to break

Origin: , from Old French brisier

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin *brisiāre

Origin: , perhaps of Celtic origin

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