High Explosive 3 : A chemical compound, usually containing nitrogen, that detonates as a result of shock or heat. See also: Primary Explosive, Secondary Explosives
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}