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Fulminic Acid

Definition: Fulminic acid is a highly explosive and toxic chemical compound with the molecular formula HCNO. It is used as a primary explosive and has various industrial applications.

Sense 1: noun

Usage: chemistry

Meaning: A volatile and unstable acid consisting of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, often used as a detonator or in chemical synthesis.

Example Sentence: The chemist handled fulminic acid with extreme caution due to its explosive properties.

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Sense 2: adjective

Usage: chemistry

Meaning: Pertaining to or derived from fulminic acid.

Example Sentence: The scientist analyzed the fulminic acid compound to identify its chemical properties.

Sense 3: adjective

Usage: popular

Meaning: Used to describe something sudden, explosive, or highly reactive.

Example Sentence: The fulminic acid reaction produced a spectacular display of colorful sparks.

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