adj
Meaning 1
Having a shattering effect.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Examples
- 1959, Mitchel H. Bertram, William V. Feller, Memorandum 5-24-59L: A Simple Method for Determining Heat Transfer, Skin Friction, and Boundary-Layer Thickness for Hypersonic Laminar Boundary-Layer Flows in a Pressure Gradient, NASA, 5, At the start of the run a shattering or "brisant" detonation occurred in the line between the oxidant control valve (number 5, fig. 2(a)) and the oxidant tank. [...] The propellant tank showed evidence of high internal pressure but no brisant detonation.
Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided