Explosive (Noun)

Meaning

A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The explosive detonated with a loud bang, sending shrapnel flying in all directions.
• TNT is a highly explosive substance used in demolition and construction.
• The mixture of hydrogen and oxygen proved to be a volatile explosive in the hands of the amateur chemist.
• Nitroglycerin is an extremely unstable explosive that can be detonated by the slightest shock.
• The scientists worked with a sensitive explosive in the lab, carefully controlling the temperature and pressure.

Hypernyms

• Chemical Substance

Hyponyms

• Azoimide
• Powder
• Ballistite
• Burster
• HN
• Explosive Charge
• Bursting Charge
• Impulse Explosive
• Nitramine
• Payload
• Load
• Hydrogen Azide

Related Words

• Explosive (adjective)