adjective
- of an explosive: detonating with sudden violence and shattering force rather than propelling force
Usage: technical; military/ordnance
Examples
- Brisant explosives are designed to shatter and fragment their targets.
- The brisant effect of the charge caused the metal to break apart rather than bend.
- Military engineers distinguish between brisant and low-order explosives.
- A brisant detonation produces a shock wave that shatters surrounding material.