1.
explosives; explosive material; bomb
Any substance or device capable of producing a violent explosion, including bombs, grenades, and industrial blasting agents.
Compound of 爆発 (explosion) + 物 (thing, object). Common in legal, police, and security contexts.
Common collocations
- 爆発物処理班: bomb-disposal squad
- 爆発物探知犬: explosives-detection dog
- 爆発物取締法: Explosives Control Act
- 爆発物を仕掛ける: to plant an explosive device
- 爆発物を発見する: to discover explosives
Similar words
- 爆弾: bomb — a specific finished device, not the broader category
- 火薬: gunpowder — explosive powder used in firearms or fireworks
- 危険物: hazardous materials — a broader legal category including flammables, poisons, and explosives
Related Words
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爆弾 (bomb)