impulse explosive
- noun
- /ˈɪmpʌls ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
- Specialized
:
explosivo de impulso
- The torpedo's propulsion was enabled by an impulse explosive charge.
Examples
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Rocket engines rely on impulse explosive to achieve rapid acceleration.
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The military tested a new impulse explosive last week.
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Research continues into safer alternatives to traditional impulse explosives for military applications.
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Many impulse explosives are designed for underwater use.
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Modern artillery utilizes impulse explosives to launch shells with increased accuracy.
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The design of the missile incorporates impulse explosives to enhance its speed and range.
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Engineers are developing new impulse explosives that reduce environmental impact while maintaining performance.
Synonyms
A substance that explodes to push a shell or rocket forward
How Powerful
- Specialized
13
5.8
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
7.6
- Specialized
14
6.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: it denotes an explosive that produces an 'impulse' (a sudden force/change in momentum). A learner who knows 'impulse' and 'explosive' can infer this refers to an explosive used to impart force or propel projectiles, so the meaning follows standard noun+noun composition despite being a technical term.
Etymology
Impulse explosive comes from the idea of a sudden push: impulse means a quick, strong 'push' and explosive is something that bursts with energy. Imagine a short, powerful blast giving a bullet or rocket a quick kick to start it moving, so the term means an explosive used to 'push' or 'propel' projectiles like rockets or torpedoes.