explosion-proof

adj

Etymology

From explosion + -proof.

  1. derived from explōsiōnis
  2. derived from explosion
  3. suffixed as explosion-proof — “explosion + proof

Definitions

  1. Designed and constructed to withstand or minimize damage from an internal or external…

    Designed and constructed to withstand or minimize damage from an internal or external explosion.

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