No. 11,437 in German
sprengstoff
Explosive substance.
In a sentence
Der Sprengstoff wurde im alten Gebäude gefunden.
The explosive was found in the old building.
The word 'Sprengstoff' here refers to a substance (explosive) used for causing explosions.
Die Sprengstoffexperten überwachen den Sicherheitsbereich.
The explosives experts oversee the security area.
The term 'Sprengstoffexperten' uses 'Sprengstoff' to describe specialists who deal with explosives.
Ohne den richtigen Umgang kann man mit Sprengstoff großen Schaden anrichten.
Without proper handling, one can cause great damage with explosives.
Here, 'Sprengstoff' is used as a general term for substances used in explosions.
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