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TNT equivalent [¦te‚en¦tē i′kwiv·ə·lənt] (nucleonics) A measure of the energy released in the detonation of a nuclear weapon, expressed in terms of the weight of TNT that would release the same amount of energy when exploded; usually expressed in kilotons or megatons of TNT; based on the release of 109calories (approximately 4.18 × 109joules) of energy by 1 ton of TNT. 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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| The Company's references to non-explosive motors directly relate to the zero TNT equivalent rating of its hybrid rocket motors and that they do not detonate notwithstanding the fact that any pressure vessel may rupture but not "explode" like a solid or liquid rocket motor. The Company's references to non-explosive motors directly relate to the zero TNT equivalent rating of its hybrid rocket motors and that they do not detonate notwithstanding the fact that any pressure vessel may rupture but not "explode" like a solid or liquid rocket motor. The Company's references to non-explosive motors directly relate to the zero TNT equivalent rating of its hybrid rocket motors and that they do not detonate notwithstanding the fact that any pressure vessel may rupture but not "explode" like a solid or liquid rocket motor. |
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