fuzing
Setting explosive triggers
Fuzing is the process of installing, arming, or activating a fuse in an explosive device.
Military and demolition contexts use the term for preparing munitions: The bomb squad handled the fuzing of the ordnance.
The spelling with z distinguishes the explosive sense from fusing, which refers to melting or joining.
Explosive initiation device
- proximityNearness in space
- armingProviding with weapons
- warheadMunition's explosive section
- munitionsMilitary weapons and ammunition
explosive · trigger · timer · impact · airburst · delay · ignition · projectile
Closed electrical pathway
- timingArt of choosing moments
- signalMessage-conveying cue
- sensorInput-detecting device
- piezoelectricCharge from deformation
magnetic · acoustic · radar · barometric · inertial · switch · capacitor · relay
Failure to discharge
- dudFailed device or effort
- prematureOccurring before expected
- failureLack of success
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
sensitivity · reliability · safety · error · fault · degradation · malaise · dysfunction
Consistent, predictable performance
- safetyFreedom from harm
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- verificationProving something accurate
inspection · profiling · calibration · simulation · evaluation · qualification · certification · performance
detonator
Explosive initiation device
munitions · explosive · trigger · timer · impact · airburst · delay · ignition · projectile · artillery
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
piezoelectric · magnetic · acoustic · radar · barometric · inertial · switch · capacitor · relay · frequency
misfire
Failure to discharge
defect · sensitivity · reliability · safety · error · fault · degradation · malaise · dysfunction · disruption
reliability
Consistent, predictable performance
- safetyFreedom from harm
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
verification · inspection · profiling · calibration · simulation · evaluation · qualification · certification · performance · diagnostics
fuzingdisarming
Allaying suspicion through warmth
deactivating · neutralizing · disabling · decommissioning · standing down
fuzingdemilitarization
Removal of armed forces
disposal · destruction · decommissioning · bomb disposal · dismantling
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