A substance or mixture of substances which, under external influences, is capable of rapidly releasing energy in the form of gases and heat. (NATO definition).
Pertaining to, or of the nature of, explosion. Any substance by the decomposition of which gas is generated with such great rapidity that an internal pressure is suddenly set up, producing the effect of tremendous impact, and the rupture of the restraining medium.
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
tending or serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh"
a chemical compound or mixture that can be ignited by heat, shock, impact, friction or a combination of these
a chemical compound or mixture that, when detonated, undergoes rapid combustion and produces heat , gas , and pressure effects
a chemically unstable material
a compound or mixture susceptible (by heat, shock, friction or other impulse) to a rapid chemical reaction, decomposition or combustion with the rapid generation of heat and gases with a combined volume much larger than the original substance
a normally stable material that, when introduced into a chemical reaction, converts rapidly from a solid or a liquid to an expanding gas
a substance or article (including a device) that functions by explosion, i
a substance or device capable of producing a volume of rapidly expanding gas that exerts sudden pressure on it's surroundings
a substance that, under the influence of heat, shock, or some other agency, undergoes a chemical reaction that causes it to decompose or break up quickly with more or less violence ( whew )
a weapon that, when detonated, affects all creatures and objects within its burst radius by means of shrapnel, heat, or massive concussion
A material that abruptly releases pressure, gas and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure or high temperature.
The term "explosive" or "explosives" includes any chemical compound or mechanical mixture which, when subjected to heat, impact, friction, shock, detonation or other suitable initiation, undergoes a very rapid chemical change with the evolution of large volumes of highly heated gases which exert pressures in the surrounding medium. The term applies to materials that either detonate or deflagrate. Reference: DoD 4145.26-M
Can detonate or explore through exposure to heat, sudden shock, or pressure.
Any chemical compound, mixture, or device the primary purpose of which is to function by explosion.
A substance which can explode.
Any rapidly combustive or expanding substance. The energy released during this rapid combustion or expansion can be used to break rock.
Means a chemical that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release of pressure, gas and heat when subjected to sudden shock, pressure or high temperature.
A chemical or compound that causes a sudden, almost instantaneous release or pressure, gas, heat and light when subjected to sudden shock, pressure, high temperature or applied potential.
A substance or mixture which, when submitted to shock, friction, sparks, or flame, can undergo rapid decomposition with the production of a considerable quantity of heat and large volumes of gas.
tending or serving to explode; a violent expansion or bursting with noise; as of gunpowder, an exploding tank, or boiler; (as opposed to implosion)
Explosives are classified as low or high according to the detonating velocity or speed at which they change from being a solid or liquid to gas and other pertinent characteristics such as their shattering effect (or brisance). An arbitrary figure of 3300 fps is used to distinguish between burning / deflagration (low explosive) and detonation (high explosive). A propellant is said to burn at less than the speed of sound (approximately 1100 fps). Within the UK the possession and use of any explosive is subject to having the necessary licence.
Can detonate or explode through exposure to heat, sudden shock, pressure or incompatible substances.
Any substance designed to produce an explosion (i.e. an extremely rapid release of gas and heat) or capable of producing an explosion by reacting with itself.
Any substance (TNT, etc.) that, through chemical reaction, detonates or violently changes to gas with accompanying heat and pressure. Smokeless powder, by comparison, deflagrates (burns relatively slowly) and depends on its confinement in a gunĂ¾s cartridge case and chamber for its potential as a propellant to be realized.
Tending to burst forth noisily. Substance, such as gunpowder or dynamite, that can explode. Material that creates an almost instant pressure rise.
An explosive substance used to dislodge or loosen certain formations of earth and rock.
Any chemical compound or chemical mixture that, under the influence of heat, pressure, friction, or shock, undergoes a sudden chemical change (decomposition) with the liberation of energy in the form of heat and light and accompanied by a large volume of gas. See Explosion, Explosive Detection Device, Explosive Mitigation.