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BULLET EROSION [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Small Arms
DEF

Removal of metal from the bearing surface and base of a bullet during firing, caused by the high velocity and high temperature of the propellant gases.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes légères
DEF

Enlèvement de métal de la surface de contact et du culot d'une balle durant le tir, causé par la haute vitesse et la haute température des gaz propulsifs.

OBS

érosion de la balle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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