FULMINATE OF MERCURY Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase fulminate of mercury. (close relations)
Definition of FULMINATE OF MERCURY
Best Alternative Words for FULMINATE OF MERCURY
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blast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a very long fly ball • a sudden very loud noise • a strong current of air • an explosion (as of dynamite) • a highly pleasurable or exciting experience • intense adverse criticism verb • make a strident sound • hit with great force • use explosives on • apply a draft or strong wind to to • create by using explosives • make with or as if with an explosion • fire a shot; release • criticize harshly or violently • shatter as if by explosion • shrivel or wither or mature imperfectly | ||||||||
burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||||
detonate | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction | ||||||||
explode | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • burst outward, usually with noise • show a violent emotional reaction • be unleashed; emerge with violence or noise • destroy by exploding • cause to burst as a result of air pressure; of stop consonants like /p/, /t/, and /k/ • drive from the stage by noisy disapproval • show (a theory or claim) to be baseless, or refute and make obsolete • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction • increase rapidly and in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
ignite | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat • start to burn or burst into flames • arouse or excite feelings and passions • start or maintain a fire in | ||||||||
blow up | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • make large • get very angry and fly into a rage • add details to • burst and release energy as through a violent chemical or physical reaction • exaggerate or make bigger • fill with gas or air • to swell or cause to enlarge | ||||||||
fulminating mercury | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps | ||||||||
mercury fulminate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps |