Explosive - Wikipedia An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure
Explosive | Definition, Types, Examples, Facts | Britannica Explosive, any substance or device that can be made to produce a volume of rapidly expanding gas in an extremely brief period There are three fundamental types: mechanical, nuclear, and chemical
Explosives | ATF ATF investigates and prevents crimes that involve the unlawful manufacture, sale, possession and use of explosives If you need assistance regarding explosives enforcement-related issues, please contact your local ATF office
EXPLOSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary If you describe someone as explosive, you mean that they tend to express sudden violent anger She was unpredictable, explosive, impulsive and easily distracted He's inherited his father's explosive temper
1: Introduction to Explosives - Royal Society of Chemistry In Russia, Panpushko prepared picric acid in 1894 and soon realized its potential as an explosive Eventually, picric acid (1 2) was accepted all over the world as the basic explosive for military uses
What does Explosive mean? - Definitions. net An explosive is a substance or device that can cause a sudden release of energy, often in the form of a violent burst, due to a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction