Explosives

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An explosive material, also called an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure. Explosive can take on multiple shapes and sizes, varying in purpose and strength of explosion.