destructive in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for destructive in the English»Spanish Dictionary

destructive [Am dəˈstrəktɪv, Brit dɪˈstrʌktɪv] ADJ

1. destructive:

destructive storm/weapon

destructor

destructive tendency

destructivo

destructive child

destrozón

the destructive force of the bomb

la fuerza destructora de la bomba

chemicals which are destructive of the ozone layer form

productos químicos que destruyen la capa de ozono

2. destructive criticism/comment:

destructive

destructivo

destructive

negativo

self-destructive [Am ˈˌsɛlf dəˈstrəktɪv, ˈˌsɛlf diˈstrəktɪv, Brit ˌsɛlfdɪˈstrʌktɪv] ADJ

self-destructive

autodestructivo

Translations for destructive in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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destructor (destructora)

destructive

destructivo (destructiva)

destructive

aniquilador (aniquiladora)

destructive

pernicioso (perniciosa)

destructive

vandálico (vandálica)

mindlessly destructive

destructive in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for destructive in the English»Spanish Dictionary

destructive [dɪˈstrʌktɪv] ADJ

destructive

destructivo, -a

Translations for destructive in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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destructivo (-a)

destructive

destrozón (-ona)

destructive

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Obsidian and cryptocrystalline silicates appear to be the most promising materials for destructive analysis.

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He suffers from extreme, excessive flatulence which is not only offensive to the nose and ears, but destructive to those around him.

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This may require sophisticated equipment, and destructive testing, but even a visual inspection can provide a general idea.

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The current in macro-shock events can vary widely from being imperceptible to being extremely destructive of tissue.

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Since water is incompressible, an explosion under the keel of a vessel is far more destructive than one at the air-water interface.

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Non destructive testing is a test method that allows certain physical properties of metal to be examined without taking the samples completely out of service.

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Critics argue there is hard evidence of its existence and destructive effects.

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The quarrying in the area became rampant and destructive.

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The small size of this opening resulted in a very rapid passage of water with great destructive force.

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She is described to be uncaring and cold, often preferring more destructive methods.

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