explosive compound

collocation in English

meaningsofexplosiveandcompound

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explosive
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/us
/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
exploding or able to ...
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compound
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkɒm.paʊnd/us
/ˈkɑːm.paʊnd/
chemistryspecialized
a chemical that combines two or ...
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(Definition ofexplosiveandcompoundfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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What action is he taking to ensure that sodium chlorate is sold in a form which will make it less effective as anexplosivecompound?
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Most blasting caps contain what is called a primary explosive, which is a highexplosivecompoundthat will explode from flame, heat or shock.
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Specifically, he was interested in theexplosivecompoundsilver fulminate.
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They have fuses, and are wrapped in a heavy paper casing to contain theexplosivecompound.
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If the tool used to crimp the cap is used too close to the explosives, the primaryexplosivecompoundcan detonate during crimping.
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He was also the first researcher to receive a patent for using the peroxide as anexplosivecompound.
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It is a relatively stable (secondary) highexplosivecompound, requiring a blasting cap to detonate.
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Even dry superoxide can produce an impact-sensitiveexplosivecompoundwhen combined with organic oils such as kerosene.
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It can also readily form shock sensitive explosive compounds, and reacts violently with some fire suppressants, notably with halocarbons and water.
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All explosive compounds have a certain amount of energy required to initiate.
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As a class, they are unstable and often highly explosive compounds.
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All explosive compounds require a certain amount of energy to detonate.
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Occasionally it is used as a detonator for certain other explosive compounds.
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Explosive compounds may exist in material states that limit their application.
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