NOUN | artifact | percussion cap | a detonator that explodes when struck |
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Meaning | A detonator that explodes when struck. | |
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Parts | mercury fulminate, fulminate of mercury, fulminating mercury | A fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated |
Broader | detonator, detonating device, cap | A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive |
Spanish | cápsula fulminante | |
Catalan | càpsula fulminant |
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