fulminate

• Substantiv, das ein Salz oder einen Ester der Knallsäure bezeichnet, besonders einen hochexplosiven Stoff; im übertragenen Sinn auch ein heftiger Protest oder eine scharfe Kritik.

A noun referring to a salt or ester of fulminic acid, especially one that is highly explosive; also used figuratively to describe a vehement protest or expression of strong criticism.

1. Explosive chemical compoundC2formalscientific

   A salt or ester of fulminic acid, especially one that is highly explosive and sensitive to shock or friction.

   Fulminat

   • Mercury fulminate is a primary explosive used in detonators.
   • The chemist handled the fulminate with extreme caution.
   • Fulminates are known for their instability and explosive power.

• Verwendet, um heftigen Protest oder scharfe Kritik auszudrücken, oft in formellem oder literarischem Kontext.

A verb used to express vehement protest or expression of criticism, often in a formal or literary context.

1. Express strong protestC2formal

   To express vehement protest or strong criticism against something.

   Scharf protestieren

   • The senator fulminated against the new tax policy.
   • She fulminated about the unfair treatment of workers.
   • He fulminated at the decision to cut funding for education.

   Synonymecastigatedeclaimdenounceharangueinveighprotestrailrantthundervituperate