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explosive bolt |
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explosive bolt [ik′splō·siv ′bōlt] (aerospace engineering) A bolt designed to contain a remote-initiated explosive charge which, upon detonation, will shear the bolt or cause it to fail otherwise; applicable to such uses as stage separation of rockets, jettison of expended fuel tanks, and ejection of parachutes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| With a sharp snap of explosive bolts the capsule began to rise sedately into the air. |
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