high explosive
noun
a class of explosive, as TNT, in which the reaction is so rapid as to be practically instantaneous, used in shells and bombs.
Origin of high explosive
1First recorded in 1875–80
Other words from high explosive
- high-ex·plo·sive, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for high explosive
high explosive
noun
an extremely powerful chemical explosive, such as TNT or gelignite
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