explosif

Definitions of explosif
  1. noun
    a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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    charge, charge explosive
    a quantity of explosive to be set off at one time
    cone de charge
    the front part of a guided missile or rocket or torpedo that carries the nuclear or explosive charge or the chemical or biological agents
    poudre
    a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
    dynamite
    an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
    feu d'artifice
    (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
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    produit chimique
    material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
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