Explosive detonator Synonyms

Definitions for Explosive


  • (adjective) extreme in degree, power, or effect
  • (adjective) marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity
  • (noun) a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

Definitions for Detonator


  • (noun) a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive