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Definition of Fuel-air explosive
1. Noun. A device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below.
Exact synonyms: Fae
Generic synonyms: Explosive Device
Specialized synonyms: Aerosol Bomb, Fuel-air Bomb, Thermobaric Bomb, Vacuum Bomb, Volume-detonation Bomb
Generic synonyms: Explosive Device
Specialized synonyms: Aerosol Bomb, Fuel-air Bomb, Thermobaric Bomb, Vacuum Bomb, Volume-detonation Bomb
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fuel-air Explosive
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