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brisance

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbɹiːzɑ̃s/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot

History

Etymology

From French brisant, present participle of briser (“to break”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: brisance — shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion
  • German: Brisanz — shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion
  • Russian: бриза́нтность (brizántnostʹ) — shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion
  • Swedish: brisans — shattering effect of the energy released in an explosion