explosion-proof in English

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Etymology: Etymology tree English explosion English -proof English explosion-proof From explosion + -proof. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|explosion|-proof|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English explosion English -proof English explosion-proof From explosion + -proof. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} explosion-proof (not comparable)

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        "Designed and constructed to withstand or minimize damage from an internal or external explosion."
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"explosion-proof" meaning in English

Adjective

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