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fuel-air explosive

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Word: Fuel-Air Explosive

Part of Speech: Noun

Simple Explanation: A fuel-air explosive (FAE) is a type of powerful bomb. It has a container filled with fuel and two explosive charges. When the first charge goes off, it opens the container and spreads the fuel into the air. The fuel mixes with the oxygen in the atmosphere. Then, the second charge explodes, causing a huge blast and burning everything below it.

Usage Instructions:
  • Context: Fuel-air explosives are often discussed in military or scientific contexts, especially when talking about weapons or explosives.
  • How to use in a sentence: "The military tested a fuel-air explosive during their training exercise."
Example:
  • "The fuel-air explosive created a shockwave that could be felt miles away."
Advanced Usage:

In technical discussions about military weaponry, the term "fuel-air explosive" can be used to explain the mechanics of different types of bombs and their effectiveness in combat situations.

Word Variants:
  • Fuel: A substance that can be burned to produce energy.
  • Explosive: A substance that can explode or cause an explosion.
Different Meanings:
  • Fuel (noun): Material used to produce heat or power, such as gasoline or coal.
  • Air: The invisible mixture of gases we breathe; it can also refer to the atmosphere around us.
Synonyms:
  • Thermobaric weapon: Another term for a fuel-air explosive, emphasizing its use of thermal energy.
  • Vacuum bomb: A type of bomb that also uses fuel and creates a vacuum effect.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Fuel the fire": To make a situation worse or more intense, not related to explosives but uses the word "fuel."
  • "Air out": To let fresh air into a place or to express thoughts or feelings openly.
Summary:

A fuel-air explosive is a complex type of bomb that uses fuel and air to create a powerful explosion.

Noun
  1. 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

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