Noun: fuel-air explosive
- A device consisting of a container of fuel and two explosive charges; 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 creates an enormous blast wave and incinerates whatever is below
"Fuel-air explosives were used to clear minefields";
- FAE
Derived forms: fuel-air explosives
Type of: explosive device
Encyclopedia: Fuel-air explosive