Explosive and Missiles

Explosive

Explosive noun - A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck.

Missiles and explosive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Missiles" instead a noun "Explosive".

Missiles

Definitions of Explosive not found.

Explosive and missiles are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Explosive" instead a noun "Missiles".

Both words in one sentence

  • Video Game / Star Conflict Non-explosive projectiles disappear at their maximum range, laser weapons terminate suddenly, and explosive projectiles and missiles detonate upon reaching their maximum range.
  • Videogame / Doom (2016) Secondary Fire: Some weapon mods give secondary firing modes, like an explosive shot for the shotgun or mini-missiles for the heavy assault rifle.
  • Literature / RCN Kinetic Weapons Are Just Better: Anti-ship missiles don't bother with an explosive warhead, but instead use kinetic energy from being accelerated up to a significant fraction of the speed of light by their High Drive, making explosive warheads pointless.
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