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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
High Explosive.
High Explosive - as a noun
A powerful chemical explosive that produces gas at a very high rate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
explosivew.m.d.weapon of mass destructionwmdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
low explosiveExample Sentences
"The military used high explosives to destroy the enemy's bunker."
"The terrorist group planned to use a high explosive in their attack."
"Specialized experts handle high explosives with utmost caution."
"The police found a cache of high explosives hidden in the suspect's basement."
"Engineers utilize high explosives in mining operations."