Fuel-air Explosive (Noun)
Meaning
A device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen; the second charge detonates the cloud which creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bomb was classified as a fuel-air explosive, designed to cause maximum damage to the target area.
- Experts warned that the use of a fuel-air explosive in a densely populated area could result in catastrophic consequences.
- The military had been testing the new fuel-air explosive device in a remote location to assess its efficacy and potential risks.
- Activists claimed that the government's use of fuel-air explosives in the conflict was a war crime, causing widespread destruction and loss of civilian life.
- Researchers analyzed the devastating impact of a fuel-air explosive detonation on structures and living organisms, highlighting its potential as a weapon of mass destruction.