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airburst
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airburst [′er‚bərst]
(ordnance)
Any burst in the air, but usually the bursting of a projectile or bomb above the ground with resulting spray of fragments. Also known as aerial burst.


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It actually airbursts in front of the target, creating a very disorienting and intimidating effect," he said.
 
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