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