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An explosive device is device that relies on the exothermic reaction of an explosive material
Explosive material
An explosive material, also called an explosive, is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure...

 to provide an extremely sudden and violent release of energy. Explosive devices have applications as demolition devices and as weapons in the military.