hulu ledak

Indonesian

Etymology

Compound of hulu (“head”) +‎ ledak (“explosive”), calque of Dutch springkop (“warhead”, literally “explosive head”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhu.lu lə.ˈdak/

Noun

hulu ledak (plural hulu-hulu ledak, first-person possessive hulu ledakku, second-person possessive hulu ledakmu, third-person possessive hulu ledaknya)

1. warhead: The part of a missile, projectile, torpedo, rocket, or other munition which contains either the nuclear or thermonuclear system, high explosive system, chemical or biological agents, or inert materials intended to inflict damage.

Synonyms

• kepala peledak (Standard Malay)

Derived terms

• hulu ledak eksplosif
• hulu ledak konvensional

 

Further reading

• “hulu ledak” in Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia, Jakarta: Agency for Language Development and Cultivation – Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 2016.