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plastic bonded explosive [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-11-23

English

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

A powder explosive in which the crystals are coated with a film of explosive substance that is less sensitive to mechanical stress. The compositions thus achieved are easy to mould and possess very good detonative properties.

Key term(s)
  • plastic-bonded explosive

French

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

Explosif pulvérulent dont les cristaux sont enrobés d'un film d'une substance explosive moins sensible aux contraintes mécaniques. Les compositions ainsi obtenues sont faciles à mouler et possèdent de très bonnes propriétés détoniques.

OBS

explosif à liant plastique : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des Munitions.

Spanish

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