weapons effect

weapons effect

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Noun

weapons effect (plural weapons effects)

  1. The (harmful) effect or effectiveness a weapon/munition.
    the shelling gave good effect on target
  2. A specific type of weapon damage.
    Synonym: munition action
    the weapons effect of High-Explosive munition is fragmentation coupled with preassure or bursting damage
  3. (social psychology) The theory that the mere presence of a weapon or a picture of a weapon leading to more aggressive behavior in humans, particularly if these humans are already aroused.

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