explosive compound
Detonation-ready chemical mixture
An explosive compound is a chemical substance that can rapidly release energy through detonation or deflagration, producing gas, heat, and pressure.
The term appears in chemistry, military contexts, and regulations governing dangerous materials: The lab was licensed to handle explosive compounds.
Common examples include TNT, nitroglycerin, and ammonium nitrate.
- mining explosivesSubstances detonated to extract ore
- nitroglycerinExplosive compound, cardiac drug
- demolition chargesExplosives for destroying structures
- black powderOriginal firearm propellant
- grenadesSmall thrown explosive devices
pipe bomb · car bomb · bomb squad · ammonium nitrate · pyrotechnics · depth charges · shaped charges · C-4 · blasting caps · dynamite · chain reactions · blast radius · fireworks · smoke bomb · protective gear · TNT · detonator · gunpowder
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