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PRIMARY EXPLOSIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 1997-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

An explosive which is extremely sensitive to stimuli such as heat, friction and/or shock. Such explosives require special care in handling and storage. Generally primary explosives are synonymous with initiating explosive substances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Explosif extrêmement sensible à certaines excitations telles que : chaleur, frottement et/ou choc. Leur manipulation exige des précautions spéciales. En général, le terme «explosif primaire» est synonyme du terme «explosif d'amorçage».

OBS

explosif primaire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions.

Spanish

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