🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

폭발 캡

Pronunciation / Transliteration: pokbal kaep

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Blasting-Cap/ˈblæstɪŋ kæp/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"광부는 안전한 폭발을 위해 폭발 캡을 조심스럽게 배치했습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A small explosive device used to initiate a larger explosion.

    "The miner carefully placed the blasting-cap to ensure a safe detonation."
  2. 2

    A device that detonates an explosive charge, often used in construction or demolition.

    "Before the demolition, the crew checked all blasting-caps for safety."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'blasting-cap' originates from the combination of 'blasting', which refers to the act of using explosives, and 'cap', which denotes a small device. The usage of the term dates back to the 19th century when explosives became more widely used in mining and construction.

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