explosive force

Bomb's destructive energy

Explosive force is the sudden, violent release of energy that propels objects outward—from a bomb blast, volcanic eruption, or chemical reaction.

The term appears in physics, military contexts, and demolition: The explosive force shattered windows three blocks away.

Figuratively, it describes any overwhelming burst of power or intensity: She hit the ball with explosive force.

Related

ground zero · impact · concussion · shock and awe · dynamite · TNT · bomb · eruption · burst · big bang · propulsion · thrust · combustion · ignition · chain reaction · power · raw power · bang

Opposites
intensity and suddenness

explosive forcehydraulic pressure

Force transmitted through liquid

osmotic pressure

constructive vs. destructive effect

explosive forcebinding force

What holds components together

creative force

expansion vs. compression

explosive forcecentripetal force

Inward acceleration on curved paths

vacuum

Family

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG