Explosives Glossary

noun a type of firework that explodes with a loud bang and bright flash of light

• The cherry bomb exploded with a loud bang, causing damage to the surrounding area.
• We set off a cherry bomb in the backyard and it was so loud!
• That cherry bomb was lit, it made everyone jump!
• Her words were like a cherry bomb, explosive and impactful.

noun a process in which a substance burns rapidly and produces heat and light

• The deflagration of the fireworks display was a sight to behold.
• The deflagration of the bonfire lit up the night sky.
• The deflagration of the car engine was so loud, it scared me.
• The deflagration of emotions between them was intense and passionate.

noun an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin, typically used in demolition

adjective used to describe something as extremely exciting or impressive

• The construction crew used dynamite to blast through the tough bedrock.
• I heard that movie was dynamite, we should watch it sometime.
• That new restaurant is absolutely dynamite, you have to try their burgers.
• Her performance on stage was dynamite, she really captivated the audience.

verb to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or excessive internal pressure

• The scientists conducted an experiment to study how certain chemicals react and potentially explode under certain conditions.
• I heard that if you mix those two chemicals together, they might explode!
• Dude, that movie was so intense, it made my brain feel like it was gonna explode!
• The news of her promotion made her heart feel like it was going to explode with happiness.

noun fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion

• The explosion sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing extensive damage.
• Be careful, there's shrapnel everywhere from that blast!
• I got hit by some shrapnel from the explosion, but I'm okay.
• Her harsh words felt like emotional shrapnel, piercing through my heart.