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Explosive vs Lyddite - What's the difference?

explosive | lyddite |

As nouns the difference between explosive and lyddite

is that explosive is substance while lyddite is an explosive consisting mostly of picric acid.

As an adjective explosive

is with the capability to, or likely to, explode.

explosive

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • substance.

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • With the capability to, or likely to, explode.
  • Having the character of an explosion.
    • explosive fire
  • (slang) Easily driven to anger, usually with reference to a person.
    • He has an explosive personality.

    lyddite

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • An explosive consisting mostly of picric acid