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inexplosive
[ in-ik-sploh-siv ]
/ ˌɪn ɪkˈsploʊ sɪv /
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adjective
not explosive; incapable of exploding or being exploded.
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Words nearby inexplosive
inexpiable, inexplainable, inexplicable, inexplicably, inexplicit, inexplosive, inexpressible, inexpressive, inexpugnable, inexpungible, inextensible
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How to use inexplosive in a sentence
The boiler being practically open is inexplosive, and requires neither safety valves nor skilled attendance.
When wet it is inexplosive, and therefore it is always kept wet, being dried in small amounts when required for use.
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