adjective
- capable of being detonated; able to explode or be set off
Usage: technical; often used in military, mining, or explosives contexts
Examples
- The detonable material was stored in a secure facility.
- Engineers tested the detonable properties of the new compound.
- Detonable devices require careful handling and proper training.
- The bomb squad identified several detonable objects at the scene.
- Certain chemicals become detonable when mixed together.