Definition of "nonexplosive" [nonexplosive]

• That will not explode: a nonexplosive fuel; nonexplosive gases. (adjective)

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• "The Federal Bureau of Investigation said the items were nonexplosive, but are being tested."
• "The locker weighed 200 to 250 pounds when loaded with the fireworks and eight bags of what police said believe were nonexplosive-grade fertilizer."
• "A key question in the early stages of the investigation had been how a trained terrorist could craft such a poorly made bomb, consisting of weak fireworks, propane tanks and nonexplosive fertilizer."