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MERCURY FULMINATE

(noun)
There is 1 meaning of the phrase Mercury Fulminate.

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Mercury Fulminate - as a noun

A fulminate that when dry explodes violently if struck or heated; used in detonators and blasting caps and percussion caps

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"The use of mercury fulminate in fireworks adds a loud bang to the display."
"Handling mercury fulminate requires extreme caution due to its high sensitivity."
"The chemical formula of mercury fulminate is Hg(CNO)₂."
"Scientists are researching alternative compounds to replace mercury fulminate in explosives."
"Accidental ignition of mercury fulminate can result in a dangerous explosion."
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