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plastic explosive
noun
- a puttylike substance that contains an explosive charge, and is detonated by fuse or by remote control: used especially by terrorists and in guerrilla warfare.
plastic explosive
noun
- an adhesive jelly-like explosive substance
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Word History and Origins
Origin of plastic explosive1
First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences
He pulled out a block of plastic explosive—enough to level the schoolyard—and dangled a fuse precariously close.
From The Daily Beast
He used the solenoid-hammer, slowly pounding a hole in the glaze, and placed a small charge of the plastic explosive.
From Project Gutenberg
Alec took it and carefully clamped the end of the plastic explosive belt against the pile housing.
From Project Gutenberg
He used the solenoid-hammer, slowly pounding a hole into the glaze, and placed a small charge of the plastic explosive.
From Project Gutenberg
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