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explosive vs powder

powder vs explosive

explosive and powder both are nouns.

explosive is an adjective but powder is not an adjective.

explosive is not a verb while powder is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
explosive Yes Yes No No
powder Yes No Yes No
As nouns, powder is a hyponym of explosive; that is, powder 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
  • powder: a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
explosive (noun) powder (noun)
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
explosive (adjective) powder (adjective)
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
sudden and loud
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
explosive (verb) powder (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between explosive and powder

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