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explosives  

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  • EXPLOSIVES ARE CHEMICALS that react together to create a rapid reaction that when combined in a container, creates an intense blast accompanied by heat and light. Other forms of explosives, such as an atomic explosion, are possible besides chemical explosives. [Source: Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society; Explosives]

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