detonative

UK
/ˈdɛtəneɪtɪv/
US
/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/
detonativenoun
detonatives
pl
UK
/ˈdɛt.ə.nə.tɪv/
US
/ˈdɛt̬.ə.neɪ.tɪv/
Rare; denotes an explosive substance or device used to initiate detonation.
Definitions
An explosive substance or device that initiates detonation.
Nitroglycerin was once widely used as a detonative in mining operations.
detonativeadjective
more detonative
Comp.
most detonative
Super.
UK
/ˈdɛtəneɪtɪv/
US
/ˈdɛtəˌneɪtɪv/
Translations
The detonative properties of the substance were carefully analyzed.
Детонационные свойства вещества были тщательно проанализированы.
Definitions
Relating to or causing an explosion.
The detonative properties of the chemical made it highly dangerous to handle without proper precautions.
Characterized by a sudden and violent release of energy.
The detonative force of the fireworks display was both thrilling and alarming to the spectators.