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INSTANTANEOUS FUSE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-05-09

English

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

A special type of black match surrounded by a paper tube. When ignited, the sheath keeps the temperature of the fuse inside so hot that it burns extremely rapidly.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
DEF

Cordon de transmission de feu utilisé dans un feu d'artifice, constitué d'une mèche noire à étoupille introduite dans un tube de papier résistant, de façon à élever la vitesse de combustion de la mèche jusqu'à plusieurs mètres par seconde.

Spanish

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