English noun: bursting charge | |||
1. | bursting charge (artifact) a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time | ||
Samples | This cartridge has a powder charge of 50 grains. | ||
Synonyms | burster, charge, explosive charge | ||
Broader (hypernym) | explosive | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | rocket fuel, rocket propellant, rocket propellent, shot, undercharge | ||