1. The shattering or crushing effect of an explosion, especially the shock wave produced by a detonating explosive.
Usage: technical; military/explosives context

Examples

• The brisance of the dynamite was measured to assess its destructive power.
• High-brisance explosives are used in mining operations to fragment rock efficiently.
• Engineers calculated the brisance needed to demolish the old building safely.
• The brisance of the detonation created a powerful shock wave that traveled through the surrounding area.