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pyrotechnic vs low explosive

low explosive vs pyrotechnic

pyrotechnic and low explosive both are nouns.

pyrotechnic is an adjective but low explosive is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pyrotechnic Yes Yes No No
low explosive Yes No No No
As nouns, low explosive is a hypernym of pyrotechnic; that is, low explosive is a word with a broader meaning than pyrotechnic:
  • pyrotechnic: (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
  • low explosive: an explosive with a low rate of combustion
pyrotechnic (noun) low explosive (noun)
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc. an explosive with a low rate of combustion
pyrotechnic (adjective) low explosive (adjective)
of or relating to the craft of making fireworks
suggestive of fireworks
Difference between pyrotechnic and low explosive

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