the action that ignites the charge in a firearm
the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
the technical aspects of doing something
a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
the act of discharging a gun
the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)
the act of setting something on fire
