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Pronunciation / Transliteration: pagyeoryeok
"이 폭발물의 파괴력은 매우 강력했다."
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The shattering effect produced by an explosive.
"The brisance of the new explosive was significantly higher than that of its predecessors." - 2
The ability of an explosive to cause damage through its shock wave.
"The brisance of the detonated charge was felt miles away."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'brisance' originates from the French word 'brisance', which means 'breaking' or 'shattering'. It entered English usage in the late 19th century, primarily in the context of explosives, reflecting the explosive force or shattering effect of a substance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brisance" is said worldwide
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brisance
Transliteration: bʁizɑ̃s
"La brisance de l'explosif était impressionnante."
Brisanz
Transliteration: bʁiˈzants
"Die Brisanz des Sprengstoffs war sehr hoch."
brisanza
Transliteration: briˈzantsa
"La brisanza dell'esplosivo era notevole."
brisancia
Transliteration: bɾiˈsanj.a
"La brisancia del explosivo fue devastadora."
brisância
Transliteration: bɾiˈzɐ̃siɐ
"A brisância do explosivo foi impressionante."
ब्रिसांस
Transliteration: brisāns
"इस विस्फोटक की ब्रिसांस बहुत अधिक थी।"
破坏力
Transliteration: pòhuài lì
"这种炸药的破坏力非常强。"
파괴력
Transliteration: pagyeoryeok
"이 폭발물의 파괴력은 매우 강력했다."
破壊力
Transliteration: hakairyoku
"この爆薬の破壊力は非常に強かった。"
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