brisance
noun
bri·sance
brə̇ˈzän(t)s,
brēˈzäⁿs
plural -s
: the shattering or crushing effect of an explosive measurable by the crushing of sand or the compression of a metal cylinder and dependent upon the rate of detonation and other factors
Word History
Etymology
French, from brisant, present participle of briser to break, from Old French brisier, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish brissim I break