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Record 1 2010-12-03

English

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

Speed with which a propellant powder burns.

OBS

It is affected by both physical and chemical characteristics.

French

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

[La vitesse de combustion de la poudre] vaire selon les caractéristiques physiques et chimiques.

OBS

vivacité d'une poudre : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères.

Spanish

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