nonexplosive
/ˌnɑnɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
adjective
- Not capable of exploding; not likely to cause an explosion.
- The factory uses nonexplosive chemicals in its cleaning products.
- The gas is nonexplosive, so it is safe to transport.
- They stored the materials in a nonexplosive container to ensure safety.
- Calm and not likely to cause a sudden, violent reaction; not volatile.
- The political climate was surprisingly nonexplosive after the announcement.
- The discussion remained nonexplosive, with both sides speaking politely.
- Her nonexplosive personality made her a good mediator in tense situations.
Synonyms
noun
- A substance or device that does not explode.
- The shipment contained only nonexplosives, so it did not require special handling.
- The label clearly marked the container as a nonexplosive.
- Firefighters trained to identify nonexplosives among suspicious packages.