low explosive

Other forms: low explosives

Definitions of low explosive

1. noun

   an explosive with a low rate of combustion
   antonyms:

   high explosive

   a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate

   types:

   firework, pyrotechnic

   (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.

   catherine wheel, pinwheel

   a circular firework that spins round and round emitting colored fire

   banger, cracker, firecracker

   firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

   fizgig

   a firework that fizzes as it moves

   maroon

   an exploding firework used as a warning signal

   Roman candle

   a cylindrical firework that projects a series of colored balls of fire

   serpent

   a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited

   skyrocket

   sends a firework display high into the sky

   sparkler

   a firework that burns slowly and throws out a shower of sparks

   squib

   firework consisting of a tube filled with powder (as a broken firecracker) that burns with a fizzing noise

   torpedo

   a small firework that consists of a percussion cap and some gravel wrapped in paper; explodes when thrown forcefully against a hard surface

   type of:

   explosive

   a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck