1. relating to or capable of causing a detonation; explosive
Usage: technical; often used in chemistry and engineering contexts

Examples

• The detonative properties of the compound made it unsuitable for storage in standard containers.
• Engineers studied the detonative behavior of the new explosive material.
• The detonative charge was carefully measured to ensure precise demolition.
• Safety protocols were established for handling detonative substances.
• The research focused on reducing the detonative sensitivity of the mixture.