- plural of explosive.
explosives
Example Sentences
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The Holston Army Ammunition Plant churns out explosives used in Patriot missiles, warheads and other heavy weaponry in the midst of the country's costly and prolonged war with Iran.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
But he said the amount of explosives it was carrying was "significant".
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
A lawsuit filed by Lemus’ daughter last month claims that Barragan and other top commanders were warned of “training deficiencies” within the arson explosives detail before the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The business of explosives is thriving in Western countries, as governments unleash spending to bring production home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Hall’s new job was to help figure out what happened to a ball of metal when it was surrounded by explosives and blown inward.
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
