explosive

Definition

C2 a substance or piece of equipment that can cause explosionsExplosives in general

(Definition of explosive noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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Synonyms and related words:

cordite noun
dynamite noun
gelignite noun
gunpowder noun
high explosive noun
megaton noun
nitroglycerine noun
plastic explosive noun
Semtex noun
shell noun (EXPLOSIVE)
TNT noun
warhead noun

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