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[ばく()·やく()]
bakuyaku
noun

English Meaning(s) for 爆薬

noun
  1. explosive; blasting powder

Definition and Synonyms for 爆薬

Explosive a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Synonyms: 爆発物, 爆薬
Powder a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
Synonyms: パウダー, 弾薬, 火薬, 煙硝, 爆薬, 硝薬, 装薬, 黒色火薬

Meanings for each kanji in 爆薬

» bomb; burst open; pop; split
» medicine; chemical; enamel; gunpowder; benefit

Categories 爆薬 is a member of

Explosive a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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Chemical Substance material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
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Sample Sentences for 爆薬

Explosives went off with a bang.
Mexican desperadoes during the early twenties were usually armed to the teeth with stolen firearms and ammunition.
Bomb-making criminals frequently have the motive of wanting public attention.

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