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bri·sance

(brĭ-zäns′, -zäNs′)

The shattering effect of the sudden release of energy in an explosion.

[French, from brisant, present participle of briser, to break, from Old French brisier, from Vulgar Latin *brisiāre, perhaps of Celtic origin.]

bri·sant′ (-zänt′, -zäNt′) adj.

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brisance

(ˈbriːzəns; French brizɑ̃s)

(General Physics) the shattering effect or power of an explosion or explosive

[C20: from French, from briser to break, ultimately of Celtic origin; compare Old Irish brissim I break]

ˈbrisant adj

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bri•sance

(brɪˈzɑns, -ˈzɑ̃s, bri-)

n.

the shattering effect of a high explosive.

[1910–15; < French, =bris(er) to break (< Celtic; akin to Irish brisim (I) break) + -ance -ance]

bri•sant′ (-ˈzɑnt, -ˈzɑ̃) adj.

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brisance - the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion

consequence, effect, result, upshot, outcome, event, issue - a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"

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