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explosive /ex·plo·sive/ (ek-splo´siv) 1. pertaining to or occurring in a sudden violent burst. 2. tending to sudden violent outbursts. explosive substance used for causing explosions. They may be accessible to animals and cause poisoning. plastic explosive poisoning see cyclonite. Called also PE4. explosive Occupational safety A chemical that causes a sudden, virtually instantaneous release of pressure, gas, and heat when subjected to sudden shock, altered pressure, or high temperature; explosives seen in the context of terrorism or
violent acts include pipe bombs, hand-grenades, dynamite, detonators, C-4 plastic explosives Psychology See Explosive personality, Explosive syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Concerned that the poisons in its bullets 'can harm the environment and pose a risk to people,' the company has invested in lead-free bullets, hybrid tanks, quieter bombs, and low-volatile organic-compound explosives, and is even composting explosive material. A French television reporter managed to smuggle explosive material and knives onto American and French passenger planes apparently revealing serious flaws in security at French airports. The K6 first erupted into flames, and after 90 seconds, the explosive material detonated, the researchers report in the Oct. |
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