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Initiation Explosive

The initiation of an explosive reaction requires the application of energy in some form. Propellants are commonly ignited by the application of flame, while disrupting explosives are set off by a severe shock.

The device used to initiate the burning of a propellant is called a primer.

The device used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive is called detonator.

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