Definition of primary explosive
: an explosive (as mercury fulminate or lead azide) that is sensitive to friction, blows, shock, or heat
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“Primary explosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primary%20explosive. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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