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Dispositif Explosif

/diz.pɔ.zi.tif ɛk.plo.zif/
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  1. 1

    A device designed to explode or cause an explosion.

    "The authorities discovered a dispositif explosif in the abandoned warehouse."
  2. 2

    In a broader context, it can refer to any mechanism or system that is intended to produce a sudden release of energy.

    "The research team developed a new type of dispositif explosif for controlled demolitions."

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The term 'dispositif' originates from the Latin 'dispositus', meaning 'arranged' or 'set in order', while 'explosif' comes from the Latin 'explosivus', meaning 'to drive out'. The combination reflects a historical context of military and engineering terminology, evolving to describe devices that can cause explosions.

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