thermobaric
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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“Photo analysis show a thermobaric explosion from the inside.”
From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2022
“The TOS-1A uses thermobaric rockets, creating incendiary and blast effects.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 10, 2022
What are cluster and thermobaric ‘vacuum’ weapons, and how has Russia used them in the past?
From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022
The Pentagon has said that Russian mobile launchers for thermobaric weapons were spotted inside Ukraine, but couldn’t confirm their use.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 3, 2022
There have also been reported sightings of thermobaric rocket launchers in Ukraine over the past few days.
From BBC • Mar. 1, 2022
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