to tamp an explosive
1tamp — (v.) 1819, to fill (a hole containing an explosive) with dirt or clay before blasting, a workmen s word, perhaps a back formation from tampion, that word being mistaken as a prp. (*tamping) …
2tamp — /tæmp / (say tamp) verb (t) 1. to force in or down by repeated, somewhat light strokes. 2. (in blasting) to fill (the hole made by the drill) with earth, etc., after the powder or explosive has been introduced. {apparently related to tampion} …
3Shaped charge — Sectioned high explosive anti tank round with the inner shaped charge visible …
4Oklahoma City bombing — The Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building two days after the bombing Location …
5Postictal state — Symptoms= Jerome Engel defines the postictal state as “manifestations of seizure induced reversible alterations in neuronal function but not structure.” cite book last = Engel first = Jerome Jr. authorlink = Engel title = Seizures and Epilepsy… …
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