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detonative

/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tɪv/

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adjective

/ˈdɛt.ə.neɪ.tɪv/formaltechnicalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее 'относящийся к детонации или вызывающий её' (внезапный, сильный взрыв). Редко используется в современном английском языке, будучи в значительной степени заменённым на 'detonating' или 'explosive'.

An obsolete adjective meaning 'relating to or causing detonation' (a sudden, violent explosion). It is rarely used in modern English, having been largely replaced by 'detonating' or 'explosive'.

  1. Explosive in natureC2formal

    Relating to or characterized by a sudden, violent explosion that occurs almost instantaneously.

    ruВзрывной

    • The detonative force of the blast shattered all nearby windows.
    • Detonative materials require careful handling and storage.
    • The chemical compound has highly detonative properties.

    Synonymsexplosive

Forms
  • more detonative comparative form
  • most detonative superlative form
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