Meaning of fuel-air explosive in English

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  1. Noun

    fuel-air explosive

    Definitions

    1. a device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges

    Examples

    • « the first charge bursts open the fuel container at a predetermined height and spreads the fuel in a cloud that mixes with atmospheric oxygen »
    • « the second charge detonates the cloud which »