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ENERGETIC MATERIAL [1 record]

Record 1 2023-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A substance or mixture of substances that, through chemical reaction, is capable of rapidly releasing energy.

OBS

Energetic materials consist of high explosives, propellants and pyrotechnic compositions.

OBS

energetic material: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Matière ou mélange de matières qui, par réaction chimique, est capable de dégager rapidement de l'énergie.

OBS

Les matériaux énergétiques sont constitués des explosifs détonants, des poudres et propergol et des compositions pyrotechniques.

OBS

matériau énergétique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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