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   ex·plo·sive

   /ikˈsplōsiv/

   adjective

   • 1. able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart, as when a bomb explodes: "an explosive device" Similar volatileinflammableflammablecombustibleincendiaryeruptiveunstable
   • ▪ likely to cause an eruption of anger or controversy: "Marco's explosive temper" Similar fierystormyviolentvolatilevolcanicangryfierceimpassionedpassionateintensevehementtempestuousturbulenttouchyirritableirasciblehotheadedshort-temperedquick-temperedtensechargedhighly chargedoverwroughtcriticalseriousdangerousperiloushazardousknife-edgetouch-and-gosensitivedelicateunstablevolatileinflammablevolcanicuglynastyinformal:iffydicey
   • ▪ relating to a sudden and dramatic increase in amount or extent: "the explosive growth of personal computers in the 1980s" Similar suddendramaticrapidabruptmeteoricmushroomingsnowballingescalatingrocketingaccelerating
   • ▪ (of a vocal sound) produced with a sharp release of air.
   • ▪ another term for plosive

   noun

   • 1. a substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells: "stocks of explosives"

   Derivatives

   • 1. explosiveness noun

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   The meaning of EXPLOSIVE is relating to, characterized by, or operated by explosion. How to use explosive in a sentence.

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   EXPLOSIVE definition: 1. exploding or able to explode easily: 2. very loud and sudden, like an explosion: 3. An…. Learn more.

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   a substance that decomposes rapidly under certain conditions with the production of gases, which expand by the heat of the reaction. The energy released is used in firearms, blasting, and rocket propulsion. a plosive consonant; stop.

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   Define explosive. explosive synonyms, explosive pronunciation, explosive translation, English dictionary definition of explosive. adj. 1. Relating to or having the nature of an explosion. 2. Tending to explode. n. 1. A substance, especially a prepared chemical, that explodes or causes...

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   An explosive is a substance that can be made to explode by being hit or lit on fire. You might use an explosive to create a tunnel through a mountain — but you probably shouldn't use one to clear weeds from your yard.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPLOSIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An explosive is a substance or device that can cause an explosion. ...one-hundred-and-fifty pounds of Semtex explosive. There were traces of explosives in the bedroom.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexplosive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of explosive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishEXPLOSIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   EXPLOSIVE definition: 1. An explosive substance or piece of equipment can cause explosions: 2. An explosive situation or…. Learn more.

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    An explosive (or explosive material) is a reactive substance that contains a great amount of potential energy that can produce an explosion if released suddenly, usually accompanied by the production of light, heat, sound, and pressure.

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    EXPLOSIVE meaning: 1 : able to cause an explosion used for exploding something; 2 : relating to an explosion or caused by an explosion.