#180 brisance

brisance- the shattering effect or power of an explosion or explosive

- C20 from French, from briser to break, ultimately of Celtic origin; Old Irish brissim

This explosive is supposed to be 30% more powerful than dynamite containing 60% nitroglycerin, and has 30% more brisance.

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