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explosive vs explosive compound

explosive compound vs explosive

explosive and explosive compound both are nouns.

explosive is an adjective but explosive compound is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
explosive Yes Yes No No
explosive compound Yes No No No
As nouns, explosive compound is a hyponym of explosive; that is, explosive compound is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than explosive:
  • explosive: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
  • explosive compound: a compound that is explosive
explosive (noun) explosive compound (noun)
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck a compound that is explosive
explosive (adjective) explosive compound (adjective)
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
sudden and loud
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
Difference between explosive and explosive compound

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