(from the article `explosive`) Basically, chemical explosives are of two types: (1) detonating, or high, explosives and (2) deflagrating, or low, explosives. Detonating explosives, ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/77
Low explosive material whose propagation occurs by deflagration often producing large volumes of hot, smoky gas. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20474