Definition of explosive

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Explosive (a.) Driving or bursting out with violence and noise; causing explosion; as, the explosive force of gunpowder..

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Caisson :: Caisson (n.) A chest filled with explosive materials, to be laid in the way of an enemy and exploded on his approach..
Inexplosive :: Inexplosive (a.) Not explosive.
Marron :: Marron (a.) A paper or pasteboard box or shell, wound about with strong twine, filled with an explosive, and ignited with a fuse, -- used to make a noise like a cannon..
Mine :: Mine (v. i.) A cavity or tunnel made under a fortification or other work, for the purpose of blowing up the superstructure with some explosive agent..
Bark :: Bark (v. i.) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs; -- said of some animals, but especially of dogs..
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) An instrument or agent causing explosion; an exploder; also, an explosive..
Maroon :: Maroon (n.) An explosive shell. See Marron, 3..
Explosively :: Explosively (adv.) In an explosive manner.
Tonite :: Tonite (n.) An explosive compound; a preparation of gun cotton.
Lithofracteur :: Lithofracteur (n.) An explosive compound of nitroglycerin. See Nitroglycerin.
Fusee :: Fusee (n.) A small packet of explosive material with wire appendages allowing it to be conveniently attached to a railroad track. It will explode with a loud report when run over by a train, and is used to provide a warning signal to the engineer..
Niteosaccharin :: Niteosaccharin (n.) An explosive nitro derivative of certain sugars, analogous to nitroglycerin, gun cotton, etc..
Explosive :: Explosive (n.) An explosive agent; a compound or mixture susceptible of a rapid chemical reaction, as gunpowder, or nitro-glycerine..
Firearm :: Firearm (n.) A gun, pistol, or any weapon from a shot is discharged by the force of an explosive substance, as gunpowder..
Deflagrable :: Deflagrable (a.) Burning with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter; hence, slightly explosive; liable to snap and crackle when heated, as salt..
Bombproof :: Bombproof (a.) Secure against the explosive force of bombs.
Explodent :: Explodent (n.) See Explosive, n., 2..
Bark :: Bark (n.) The short, loud, explosive sound uttered by a dog; a similar sound made by some other animals..
Blasted :: Blasted (a.) Rent open by an explosive.
Nitrogelatin :: Nitrogelatin (n.) An explosive consisting of gun cotton and camphor dissolved in nitroglycerin.
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