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
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes
device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function
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)
