explosive substance

collocation in English

meaningsofexplosiveandsubstance

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explosive
adjective
uk
/ɪkˈspləʊ.sɪv/us
/ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
exploding or able to ...
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substance
noun
uk
/ˈsʌb.stəns/us
/ˈsʌb.stəns/
material with particular ...
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(Definition ofexplosiveandsubstancefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexplosive substance

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Traces of what was thought to be anexplosivesubstancewere found in the vehicle.
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The seat of the explosion was under the counter and it was presumably caused by anexplosivesubstance in a suitcase from, which smoke had been seen escaping just previously.
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Zaur is accused in bogus charges as keeping illegal fire-arm and acquiringexplosivesubstanceand devices.
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Within 24 hours, theexplosivesubstancewas identified as sugar dust.
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A squib generally consists of a small tube filled with anexplosivesubstance, with a detonator running through the length of its core, similar to a stick of dynamite.
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At his 2008 trial he was cleared of possessing anexplosivesubstancewith intent, but the court was unable to reach a decision on the other charges.
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In fact, the combustion ofexplosivesubstanceresults with a comparative rapidity in large quantity of gases possessing a huge energy at the instance of their formation.
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In the two explosive substances cases the first sentence was 10 years' imprisonment and the second was five years' imprisonment.
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These are not classified as explosive substances under the international regulations.
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For local residents, another concern in relation to the use of explosive substances is structural damage, which should be monitored.
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What proposals has it placed before the district or county council in regard to the use of explosive substances and the noise that that creates?
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I served on the planning committee that dealt with the application for that extension, which included the storage of explosive substances.
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This means both the stockpiling of more explosive substances and greater reactivity.
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I am worried about hours of work in relation to the use of explosive substances.
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They give companies the benefit of the doubt, allowing them to use explosive substances, and they subsequently find that their properties suffer structural damage, cracked windows, dust and so on.
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Our amendment tries to tidy up the position and to make the local authority the body responsible for monitoring the use and effects of explosive substances.
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In my opinion it is slowly burning explosive substances that can provide such a force.
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A jury cleared him of possessing explosive substances, but failed to reach a verdict on other charges.
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