blast wave

blast wave

noun
a violent propagating disturbance, produced by an explosion in air, that consists of an abrupt rise in pressure followed by a drop in pressure to or below atmospheric pressure.
Also, blast.
Compare shock wave.


Origin:
1935–40
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Blast wave is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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blast wave

noun
a region of high pressure travelling through a gas at a high velocity; "the explosion created a shock wave" [syn: shock wave
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