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airburst

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun airburst has 1 sense
  1. airburst - an explosion in the atmosphere
    --1 is a kind of
    explosion, detonation, blowup

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Airburst


Description

Airburst refers to a phenomenon where an explosion occurs in the air rather than on the ground. It typically involves detonating a bomb or a firework at a certain altitude for various purposes, including military operations, fireworks displays, or scientific experiments.


Sample Sentences

  • The fireworks show included a stunning airburst that illuminated the entire sky.
  • In military warfare, airburst explosions are commonly used to disperse troops and create chaos on the battlefield.
  • The scientists conducted an experiment to study the effects of an airburst on atmospheric particles.
  • During the Fourth of July celebrations, the airburst explosions painted vibrant colors across the night sky.
  • The airburst bomb release was a crucial strategy to target the enemy camps with minimal collateral damage.

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