explosiv
derNounexplosive, volatile
English translations
- 01
explosive
- 02
high-explosive
- 03
German meaning: Explosiv bedeutet, dass etwas leicht explodieren kann oder eine heftige Reaktion auslöst. English meaning: Explosive Synonym: brisant, gefährlich German example: Die Lage ist sehr explosiv und könnte jederzeit eskalieren. English example: The situation is very explosive and could escalate at any time. Type: Adjective: Comparative: explosiverSuperlative: am explosivsten
Word details
- German meaning
- Explosiv bedeutet, dass etwas schnell und heftig explodieren kann.
- English meaning
- Explosive
- Synonym
- brisant, gefährlich
- German example
- Die Chemikalie ist sehr explosiv.
- English example
- The chemical is very explosive.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Explosiv
- Plural Form
- die Explosive
Related words
- Explosivstoff
Explosive
- hochexplosiv
highly explosive
- explosionsartig
explosively
- funkenfrei
Spark-free means that no sparks can be generated, often in connection with safety precautions in potentially explosive areas.
- explosionsgefährdet
Explosion hazard
- explosionsgefährlich
Explosive means that there is a risk of explosion, typically due to flammable substances or conditions.
- explosionsfähig
Explosive
- eruptiv
Eruptive
- plosiv
Plosive
- pyroklastisch
Pyroclastic
- Granate
Grenade
- Briefbombe
A letter bomb is an explosive device concealed in a letter or package that explodes upon opening.
- Sprengstoff
Explosive
- Dynamit
dynamite
- Froschmann
frogman
- Schießpulver
Gunpowder
- Brisanz
Explosiveness
- Knallgas
Oxyhydrogen
- Sprengkopf
Warhead
- Zünder
A detonator is a device that triggers an explosion, usually in explosives or fireworks.
- Salpeter
Saltpeter is a chemical compound used as a fertilizer and in the production of explosives.
- Sprengfalle
Booby trap
- Pikrinsäure
Picric acid is a chemical compound used as an explosive and in dye manufacturing.
- Schwarzpulver
Black powder
- Paketbombe
A package bomb is an explosive device concealed in a package or similar container that detonates upon opening or handling.
- Sprengkraft
explosive power
- Chlorknallgas
Chlorine-hydrogen gas mixture
- Chlorknallgasreaktion
The chlorine oxyhydrogen reaction is a chemical reaction in which chlorine and hydrogen react explosively to form hydrogen chloride when exposed to light.
- Knallgasprobe
Hydrogen test
- Uranbombe
A uranium bomb is a nuclear weapon that uses the nuclear fission of uranium to trigger an explosive chain reaction.
- Nitroverbindung
A nitro compound is an organic chemical compound that contains one or more nitro groups (–NO₂).
- Iodstickstoff
nitrogen triiodide
- Stickstofftriiodid
Nitrogen triiodide
- Nitroglycerin
nitroglycerin
- Octanitrocuban
Octanitrocubane is a highly explosive chemical compound even more powerful than Octogen (HMX).
- Polystickstoff
A hypothetical allotropic form of nitrogen where nitrogen atoms are bonded in a three-dimensional network structure.
- Stickstoffhalogenid
Nitrogen halide
- Detonationsgeschwindigkeit
Detonation velocity
- Zündmasse
Primer
- Tetraschwefeltetranitrid
Tetrasulfur tetranitride
- Acetylid
Acetylide
- Diphenylamin
Diphenylamine is a chemical compound used in various industrial applications, such as a stabilizer in explosives and as an antioxidant.
- Pulvermühle
Powder mill
- Nitrogruppe
Nitro group
- Tribromid
Tribromide
- Rubidiumazid
Rubidium azide
- Knallsilber
Silver fulminate
- Initialzünder
A detonator is a small, highly explosive charge used to initiate a larger explosive charge.
Example sentences with “explosiv”
Die Stimmung im Raum war explosiv. (The mood in the room was explosive.)
Frequently asked questions
How do you decline 'explosiv' as an adjective?
As an adjective, 'explosiv' follows standard weak/strong declension patterns. For example: 'ein explosives Gas' (neuter, nominative) or 'die explosive Lage' (feminine, nominative).