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- Dictionaryexplosive/ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/
adjective
- 1. able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart: "an explosive device" Similar
- 2. likely to cause an outburst of anger or controversy: "Marco's explosive temper" Similar
noun
- 1. a substance which can be made to explode, especially any of those used in bombs or shells: "stocks of explosives"
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- English (US)
EXPLOSIVE meaning: 1. exploding or able to explode easily:...
- Explosive: Ukrainian Translation
explosive - translate into Ukrainian with the...
- Non-Explosive
NON-EXPLOSIVE definition: 1. not exploding or able to...
- Znaczenie Explosive, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
EXPLOSIVE definicja: 1. exploding or able to explode easily:...
- Warhead
WARHEAD definition: 1. the front part of a bomb or missile...
- Shell
SHELL definition: 1. the hard outer covering of something,...
- Plastic Explosive
PLASTIC EXPLOSIVE definition: 1. a soft explosive substance...
- Explosive: Indonesian Translation
EXPLOSIVE translate: mudah meledak, bahan peledak. Learn...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning of explosive as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use explosive in a sentence and how it relates to other words.
An explosive is a substance or device that produces a rapid expansion of gas. Learn about the history, types, and applications of explosives, such as black powder, TNT, and dynamite.
Learn the meaning of explosive as a noun and an adjective, with synonyms and examples. Find out how to use explosive in different contexts, such as chemistry, phonetics, and politics.
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.
Learn the meaning of explosive as an adjective that describes something that can explode, cause violence, or have sudden growth. See pictures, pronunciation, collocations, and usage notes.
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.
