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thermobaric

British  
/ ˌθɜːməʊˈbærɪk /

adjective

  1. (of an explosive device or explosion) detonated by means of an explosive substance reacting spontaneously with air

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“Photo analysis show a thermobaric explosion from the inside.”

From New York Times Jul. 30, 2022

Though their use is controversial, thermobaric bombs are not illegal.

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

He also said thermobaric weapons had been deployed, and that he worried how far Russia would go in the future.

From BBC Mar. 3, 2022

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