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explosive train |
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explosive train [ik′splō·siv ′trān] (ordnance) A train of combustible and explosive elements arranged in order of decreasing sensitivity, inside a fuse, projectile, bomb, gun chamber, or the like; the function is to accomplish the controlled augmentation of a small impulse into one of suitable energy to cause the main charge of the munition to function. 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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