oxypicric

/ˌɒksɪˈprɪkrɪk, ˌɒksi-/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of explosive nitrocellulose compound used in blasting and demolition.

“The construction team used oxypicric to demolish the old building.”

Synonyms

  • explosive
  • nitrocellulose

Antonyms

  • non-explosive
  • stable compound