artefacto explosivo

Definitions of artefacto explosivo
  1. noun
    device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy
    synonyms: mecanismo explosivo
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    bomba
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
    detonador, detonante, fulminante
    a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
    mina
    explosive device that explodes on contact; designed to destroy vehicles or ships or to kill or maim personnel
    petardo
    an explosive device used to break down a gate or wall
    bomba atómica, bomba de plutonio
    a nuclear weapon in which enormous energy is released by nuclear fission (splitting the nuclei of a heavy element like uranium 235 or plutonium 239)
    coche-bomba
    a bomb placed in a car and wired to explode when the ignition is started or by remote control or by a timing device
    granada
    a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
    bomba de hidrógeno, bomba termonuclear
    a nuclear weapon that releases atomic energy by union of light (hydrogen) nuclei at high temperatures to form helium
    bomba incendiaria
    a bomb that is designed to start fires; is most effective against flammable targets (such as fuel)
    trampa explosiva
    an explosive mine hidden underground; explodes when stepped on or driven over
    bomba de relojería
    a bomb that has a detonating mechanism that can be set to go off at a particular time
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    aparato, dispositivo, mecanismo
    an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
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