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- Dictionaryexplosive/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
adjective
- 1. able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart: "an explosive device" Similar
- 2. likely to cause an outburst of anger or controversy: "Marco's explosive temper" Similar
noun
- 1. a substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells: "stocks of explosives"
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4 days ago · e. A weapon of mass destruction ( WMD) is a biological, chemical, radiological, nuclear, or any other weapon that can kill or significantly harm many people or cause great damage to artificial structures (e.g., buildings), natural structures (e.g., mountains), or the biosphere.
4 days ago · Improvised explosive device (IED), a homemade bomb, constructed from military or nonmilitary components, that is frequently employed by guerrillas, insurgents, and other nonstate actors as a crude but effective weapon against a conventional military force.
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Jun 17, 2024 · Nuclear weapon, device designed to release energy in an explosive manner as a result of nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, or a combination of the two. Fission weapons are commonly referred to as atomic bombs, and fusion weapons are referred to as thermonuclear bombs or, more commonly, hydrogen bombs.
- A nuclear weapon is a device designed to release energy in an explosive manner as a result of nuclear fission, nuclear fusion, or a combination of...
- Concerns about the devastating effects of nuclear weapons have driven governments to negotiate arms control agreements. Some of the earliest ones i...
- The first test of a nuclear weapon occurred in the United States on July 16, 1945, at the Alamogordo Bombing Range in south-central New Mexico. The...
- The Soviet Union had the most nuclear weapons during the Cold War. The Soviet stockpile reached a peak of about 33,000 operational warheads in 1988...
Jun 20, 2024 · Definitions of 'explode' 1. If an object such as a bomb explodes or if someone or something explodes it, it bursts loudly and with great force, often causing damage or injury.
Jun 19, 2024 · What Does Explosive Liquids Mean? OSHA defines explosive liquids in the same way as combustible liquids, by specifying the lower and upper flammable limits (LFL and UFL) as the range in which these liquids present an ignition hazard.
4 days ago · atomic bomb, weapon with great explosive power that results from the sudden release of energy upon the splitting, or fission, of the nuclei of a heavy element such as plutonium or uranium. The properties and effects of atomic bombs
Jun 10, 2024 · Definitions of high explosive. noun. a powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate. see more.
