"primary explosive" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: primary explosives [plural]
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  1. A type of explosive that is extremely sensitive to stimuli such as impact, friction, heat, static electricity, or electromagnetic radiation. Related terms: secondary explosive, tertiary explosive
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