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MECANISME AUTO-DESTRUCTION [1 record]

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Record 1 2020-08-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

An incorporated automatically-functioning mechanism which is in addition to the primary initiating mechanism of the munition and which secures the destruction of the munition into which it is incorporated.

CONT

Self-destruct mechanisms are typically found on devices and systems where [a] malfunction could endanger [a] large number of people.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Mécanisme à fonctionnement automatique incorporé à [une] munition qui s'ajoute au mécanisme initial de mise à feu de la munition, et qui assure la destruction de la munition à laquelle il est incorporé.

Key term(s)
  • mécanisme d'auto-destruction

Spanish

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