initial blast

collocation in English

meaningsofinitialandblast

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initial
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/us
/ɪˈnɪʃ.əl/
of or at ...
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blast
noun[C]
uk
/blɑːst/us
/blæst/
an ...
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(Definition ofinitialandblastfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Adequate protection againstinitialblasteffects close to an explosion is not practicable.
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The home remains the best place to afford protection against the subsequent radiological dangers, if one has survived theinitialblast, heat and fire.
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In the first instance, there would be virtually no civil defence against theinitialblast, heat and radiation.
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Aninitialblastmay have caused a chain reaction triggering the firedamp and coal dust explosion that devastated the rest of the pit.
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He is on a bus when he experiences theinitialblast.
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The memorandum went on to predict the effects of such an explosion -- from theinitialblastto the resulting fallout.
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After theinitialblast, further explosions occurred as fuel tanks in nearby vehicles ignited.
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The wounded included people, horses, and dogs; coughing fits became one of the most common ailments after theinitialblast.
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Initialblastyield was lower and then gradually increased in order to achieve optimum results while maintaining safety.
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The devastating impact of the explosion does not stop after theinitialblast, as with regular explosives.
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Although rek had survived theinitialblast, he returned to the hotel to help in the rescue effort but was trapped in the burning building.
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First, a percentage of the agent is lost by incineration in theinitialblastand by being forced onto the ground.
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Thisinitialblastlasted over 3 years through spring of 1990, with a re-visit to the character, including newly produced commercials in 1996 and 1997.
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But the film never regains thatinitialblastof energy and the final scenes wobble toward a wishy-washy ending.
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Seconds after theinitialblast, the number two 15 in turret was blown over the side by a massive explosion, this time from the detonation of that turret's magazines.
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Theinitialblastbriefly knocks several people out cold and with emergency services delayed due to a motorway traffic accident, the residents began the rescue efforts.
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