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unexploded

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Adj — Of a bomb or shell, not having gone off; still capable of exploding.

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unexploded bomb unexploded ordnance unexploded shell

Etymology

From un- ("not") plus exploded, the past participle of explode.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unexploded” mean?

The word “unexploded” means of a bomb or shell, not having gone off; still capable of exploding. In plain terms, a bomb or shell that failed to go off and is still dangerous.

How do you use “unexploded” in a sentence?

Here is “unexploded” used in a sentence: “Engineers were called in to defuse an unexploded shell found on the beach.”

What part of speech is “unexploded”?

“Unexploded” is an adjective.

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