sila-explosive

/ˌsaɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv//ˌsɪləˌɛksˈpləʊsɪv/

noun

Any of several highly unstable explosives that are the silicon analogues of existing carbon ones.

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Meanings

nounsila-explosive (plural sila-explosives)

plural sila-explosives

  1. chemistryAny of several highly unstable explosives that are the silicon analogues of existing carbon ones.

Origin

From silicon + explosive.

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