Explosivo
Example: El material explosivo debe manejarse con extrema precaución para evitar accidentes.
Definition
"Explosivo" refers to a substance or material capable of causing a sudden and violent release of energy, typically through a chemical reaction, resulting in an explosion. It is often used to describe materials that require careful handling due to their potential danger.
Etymology
The word "explosivo" comes from the Latin verb 'explodere,' meaning 'to drive out by clapping,' referring to the loud noise produced. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to describe substances that produce explosive reactions. Did you know the term originally related more to noise than to the destructive force?
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"Explosivo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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