detonating device

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detonating device - a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive

detonator, cap

blasting cap - a small tube filled with detonating substances; used to detonate high explosives

explosive device - device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

percussion cap - a detonator that explodes when struck

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