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Explosion propagating at supersonic velocity and characterized by a shock wave.
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Pressure/vacuum relief valve is an umbrella term that includes pressure or vacuum relief valve as well as pressure and vacuum relief valve.
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Detonation
Explosion propagating at supersonic velocity and characterized by a shock wave (EN 1127-1: 1997).
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