An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production …

Explosive, any substance or device that can be made to produce a volume of rapidly expanding gas in an extremely brief period. There are three fundamental types: mechanical, nuclear, and chemical.

The meaning of EXPLOSIVE is relating to, characterized by, or operated by explosion. How to use explosive in a sentence.

2 days ago · Police say a small explosive device has been found by an apartment building door in suburban New York after residents heard booms.

11 hours ago · A routine TSA screening at Palm Springs International Airport uncovered a live 25 mm explosive in a Marine’s checked bag, triggering a major security response.

2 days ago · A Marine has been detained after TSA officers discovered a live explosive round while the servicemember was going through airport security on Monday, according to police.

ATF investigates and prevents crimes that involve the unlawful manufacture, sale, possession and use of explosives. If you need assistance regarding explosives enforcement-related issues, please …