đạn lửa
Definition
- Noun:
- Incendiary bullet: A type of projectile designed to ignite upon impact, used to set fire to targets.
- Incendiary round / ammunition: A broader term for ammunition (e.g., bullets, shells) containing a chemical compound that causes fire.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lính bắn viên đạn lửa vào kho nhiên liệu. (The soldier fired an incendiary bullet into the fuel depot.)
- Loại súng này có thể bắn đạn lửa. (This type of gun can fire incendiary rounds.)
Advanced Usage
- In military contexts, "đạn lửa" is a specific category of ammunition distinct from standard ball ammunition or armor-piercing rounds. Its primary purpose is not just to penetrate but to cause fire damage.
Variants and Related Words
- Đạn cháy: Another term for incendiary ammunition.
- Đạn: General term for bullet, round, ammunition, or shell.
- Hỏa tiễn / Tên lửa: Rocket or missile (a self-propelled projectile, distinct from a bullet).
Synonyms
- Incendiary bullet
- Incendiary round
- Incendiary ammunition
Related Concepts
- Vũ khí gây cháy: Incendiary weapons.
- Chất gây cháy: Incendiary agent or compound.