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BRISANT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does brisant mean?
• BRISANT (adjective)
The adjective BRISANT has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to the power (the shattering effect) of an explosive
Familiarity information: BRISANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to the power (the shattering effect) of an explosive
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
brisance (the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion)
Derivation:
brisance (the shattering or crushing effect of a sudden release of energy as in an explosion)
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