high explosive

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Definitions of high explosive words

noun high explosive a class of explosive, as TNT, in which the reaction is so rapid as to be practically instantaneous, used in shells and bombs. 1
noun high explosive violently-reactive substance 1
variable noun high explosive High explosive is an extremely powerful explosive substance. 0
noun high explosive an extremely powerful chemical explosive, such as TNT or gelignite 0
noun high explosive any explosive in which the combustion of the particles is so rapid as to be virtually simultaneous throughout the mass, so that it has great shattering effect 0
noun high explosive Any powerful chemical explosive that, upon detonation, produces gas at a very high rate, thereby producing a very violent effect. 0

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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