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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExplosive Force
/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv fɔːs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The energy released during an explosion, often resulting in a shockwave and physical damage.
"The explosive force of the bomb was felt miles away." - 2
A measure of the impact or power generated by an explosive reaction.
"Engineers calculated the explosive force to ensure the safety of the surrounding structures."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'explosive' derives from the Latin 'explosivus', meaning 'to drive out' or 'to burst forth', while 'force' comes from the Latin 'fortis', meaning 'strong' or 'powerful'. The combination reflects the powerful energy released during an explosion, evolving in usage from military contexts to broader applications in science and engineering.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Explosive Force" is said worldwide
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Force explosive
Transliteration: fɔʁs ɛkspʁoziv
"La force explosive de la bombe a été ressentie à des kilomètres."
Explosivkraft
Transliteration: ɛksplozɪfˌkʁaft
"Die Explosivkraft der Bombe war in mehreren Kilometern zu spüren."
Forza esplosiva
Transliteration: ˈfɔrtsa ezˈplɔziva
"La forza esplosiva della bomba è stata avvertita a chilometri di distanza."
Fuerza explosiva
Transliteration: fweɾθa eksploˈsiβa
"La fuerza explosiva de la bomba se sintió a kilómetros de distancia."
Força explosiva
Transliteration: ˈfoʁsɐ ekspluˈzivɐ
"A força explosiva da bomba foi sentida a quilômetros de distância."
विस्फोटक बल
Transliteration: visphoṭak bal
"बम का विस्फोटक बल कई किलोमीटर दूर महसूस किया गया।"
爆炸力
Transliteration: bàozhà lì
"炸弹的爆炸力在几公里外都能感受到。"
폭발력
Transliteration: pokbalnyeok
"폭탄의 폭발력은 몇 킬로미터 떨어진 곳에서도 느껴졌다."
爆発力
Transliteration: bakuhatsuryoku
"爆弾の爆発力は数キロメートル離れた場所でも感じられた。"
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