unexploded
adjective
un·ex·plod·ed
ˌən-ik-ˈsplō-dəd 
: not exploded
an unexploded bomb/shell
unexploded ammunition
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The new airborne imaging system combines advanced multispectral sensing with artificial intelligence to detect shallow-water unexploded ordnance (UXO).
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Similarly, a major firefighting operation was underway in southwest Germany near the village of Traisen, where the heat sparked a forest fire in an area that also contained unexploded ordnance.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
These included efforts to identify and remove any potential unexploded ordinance lost during World War II.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Suspect Arrested The unexploded pipe bombs were discovered hours before violent riots at the US Capitol temporarily disrupted Congress’ certification of the 2020 election results.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
Similarly, a major firefighting operation was underway in southwest Germany near the village of Traisen, where the heat sparked a forest fire in an area that also contained unexploded ordnance.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
These included efforts to identify and remove any potential unexploded ordinance lost during World War II.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
25 June 2026
Suspect Arrested The unexploded pipe bombs were discovered hours before violent riots at the US Capitol temporarily disrupted Congress’ certification of the 2020 election results.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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“Unexploded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexploded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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