Burster (Noun)
Meaning
A quantity of explosive to be set off at one time; "this cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pyrotechnician carefully loaded the miner's drill with a burster to ensure efficient rock fragmentation.
- The engineer calculated the optimal positioning of the burster in the quarry to minimize environmental impact.
- A defect in the burster mechanism rendered the explosive device inoperable, averting a potential disaster.
- Forensic analysis revealed that the firecracker contained an unusually large burster that contributed to the severity of the blast.
- Demolition experts strategically placed the burster in the building's foundation to ensure a controlled implosion.