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air burst

air burst is the alternative spelling of airburst.

Meaning of airburst

Noun

airburst (plural airbursts)

  1. The explosion of a bomb (or similar weapon) or meteoroid in the air rather than on the ground.

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Forms of air burst

pluralair bursts

Questions about air burst

What is air burst the alternative spelling of?
Air burst is the alternative spelling of airburst.

Words near air burst in the dictionary

  1. air brushed
  2. air brushes
  3. air brushing
  4. air bubble
  5. air bubbles
  6. air burst
  7. air bursts
  8. air cadet
  9. air cadets
  10. air cargo
  11. air carrier

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