mercury fulminate Antonyms
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Meaning of mercury fulminate
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mercury fulminate (n)
a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps
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a fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps
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Mercury fulminate, a highly explosive compound, was used as a primary explosive in detonators and percussion caps.
The extreme sensitivity of mercury fulminate made its handling and storage hazardous.
The discovery of mercury fulminate in 1800 revolutionized the field of explosives.
Due to its volatility and instability, mercury fulminate is no longer commonly used in commercial applications.
