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powder vs explosive

explosive vs powder

powder and explosive both are nouns.

powder is not an adjective while explosive is an adjective.

powder is a verb but explosive is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
powder Yes No Yes No
explosive Yes Yes No No
As nouns, explosive is a hypernym of powder; that is, explosive is a word with a broader meaning than powder:
  • 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: a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
powder (noun) explosive (noun)
any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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
powder (adjective) explosive (adjective)
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
sudden and loud
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
powder (verb) explosive (verb)
apply powder to
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
Difference between powder and explosive

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