ˌfragmenˈtation

British  

/ ˌfræɡmɛnˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of fragmenting or the state of being fragmented

2. the disintegration of norms regulating behaviour, thought, and social relationships

3. the steel particles of an exploded projectile

4. (modifier) of or relating to a weapon designed to explode into many small pieces, esp as an antipersonnel weapon

   a fragmentation bomb

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