inexplosive
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of inexplosive
Example Sentences
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But it has mattered more since Heinicke became the starter because the inexplosive, run-first offense has had to rely on lengthy drives, which lowers scoring, which narrows the team’s margin for error.
From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022
If Tennessee’s offense remains run-first and relatively inexplosive, the odds it can build a big lead are lower.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2022
A more viable option would probably be the inexplosive but dependable Greg Camarillo.
From New York Times • Aug. 25, 2011
Hitherto she had accepted their ideals without questioning—their kindly affluence, their inexplosive religion, their dislike of paper-bags, orange-peel, and broken bottles.
From A Room with a View by Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan)
The boiler being practically open is inexplosive, and requires neither safety valves nor skilled attendance.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 611, September 17, 1887 by Various
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