passive armour

noun

Shielding that is chemically inert (unlike reactive armour) and does not require electricity or active sensors to operate. It is usually made of metal, ceramic, or in some cases, composite materials.

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Meanings

nounpassive armour (countable and uncountable, plural passive armours)

plural passive armours · alternative US passive armor

  1. CanadaUKcountableuncountableShielding that is chemically inert (unlike reactive armour) and does not require electricity or active sensors to operate. It is usually made of metal, ceramic, or in some cases, composite materials.
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