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The Clue

Nitroglycerin or dynamite (9 letter answer)

The Answer

EXPLOSIVE

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Notes

The answer EXPLOSIVE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

EXPLOSIVE as a noun:

1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

EXPLOSIVE as an adjective:

1. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
2. (explosive, volatile) = liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
3. sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh"