low explosive

NOUN
  1. an explosive with a low rate of combustion
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  • In low explosives, such as the propellant in a bullet cartridge, the reaction occurs relatively slowly and the pressure isn't as damaging.
  • Ammonpulver Ammonpulver is a German name given to a low explosive fuel oxidiser mix containing solely ammonium nitrate and charcoal, this composition contains an enourmous amount of energy for a simple physical mix with power close to that of double base powder containing a considerable amount of nitroglycerine. The Makeshift Arsenal, by Lowry Version 1.2
  • Propellants such as gunpowder are so-called low explosives that burn but do not normally detonate.
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