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nonexplosive

nonexplosive

1 4.8
Cannot explode or cause an explosion
  • adjective
  • /ˌnɒnɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
translation icon : no explosivo
  • Unlike traditional explosives, the chemical compound is nonexplosive and poses no risk of detonation.
  • nonexplosive blast
  • explosive or nonexplosive

Examples

  • All 4 blast injuries (9%) occurred in the delayed group; 2 were caused by nonexplosive blasts (1 compressed-air injury and 1 airbag deployment), and 2 were caused by explosive events (1 fireworks blast and 1 lightning strike).

    Academic text (2006)
  • Now, on their own, each of these three things is nonexplosive.

  • These considerations have led to an interest in developing nonexplosive continuous excavation techniques suitable for hard rock.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Blast injuries through the external auditory canal may be explosive or nonexplosive.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Nonexplosive blast trauma is more common, occurring most often during human altercations, sports, and recreational water activities.

    Academic text (2006)
  • This phenomenon was likely observed in 1 nonexplosive (compressed-air injury) and 1 explosive blast injury (fireworks injury) in the current study.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Penetrating trauma, thermal insults, and explosive and nonexplosive blasts are the usual mechanisms of injury.

    Academic text (2006)
  • The causes of injury were penetrating trauma (70% of cases), thermal insults (20%), and explosive and nonexplosive blasts (9%).

    Academic text (2006)
  • The new insulation material is nonexplosive, making it safe for use in homes.

  • For safety reasons, the team opted for nonexplosive charges during the demolition.

Antonyms

233 4.6

Able to burst or cause a sudden violent outburst

How Explosive

explosive
233 4.6
nonexplosive
1 4.8
inert
  • Specialized
14 5.9

Surface Forms

nonexplosive positive

Morphology

nonexplosive = explosive (transparent) = non + explosive

The prefix 'non-' clearly negates the meaning of 'explosive', making the word's meaning straightforward.

Etymology

Nonexplosive breaks into non- meaning 'not' and explode meaning 'to burst out' or 'make an explosion', so it describes something that is 'not able to explode'.