Tending to fulminate; capable of exploding or detonating, especially suddenly and with great violence.
From Latin fulminans, present participle of fulminare meaning 'to strike with lightning' or 'to thunder.' The -ant suffix indicates a quality or characteristic tendency.
Mercury fulminate is so fulminant that the tiniest grain can explode if you just touch it—it's why chemists and bomb makers were historically obsessed with studying this terrifying compound.
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