In a legal and safety context, an —often referred to as the "original" MacGyver or bottle bomb—is a type of Homemade Chemical Bomb (HCB) .
Historically, picric acid was used as a powerful explosive (called Lyddite) during World War I, though it is famously unstable and shock-sensitive . Homemade Chemical Bomb Events and Resulting Injuries Acid Bomb (Original)
The chemical reaction generates gas, rapidly increasing internal pressure until the container expands and explodes . In a legal and safety context, an —often
Because they have no timers or fuses, they can detonate at any time—from seconds to hours after mixing—causing severe chemical burns and physical trauma to anyone nearby. Other Notable "Acid" Items Because they have no timers or fuses, they
In Horizon Forbidden West , Acid Bombs are rare ammunition used to inflict the "Corroding" status on armored enemies.