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FULMINATE OF MERCURY Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase fulminate of mercury. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase fulminate of mercury. (close relations)

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

Best Hypernyms For FULMINATE OF MERCURY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fulminate of mercury, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for BLAST

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