explosives
Translation
explosives
Examples
The police found explosives in the car.
The police found explosives in the car.
Handling explosives requires special training.
Handling explosives requires special training.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a substance or device that can be made to explode They used high explosives to demolish the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dynamite, gunpowder, ammunition
Etymology
From 'explode', from Latin 'explodere' (to drive out by clapping), plus the adjective suffix '-ive' and noun plural '-s'.
Memory Tips
The materials that cause a big 'explosion' are 'explosives'.