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   explosive

   /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. able or likely to shatter violently or burst apart: "an explosive device" Similar volatileinflammableflammablecombustibleincendiaryeruptiveunstable
   • ▪ (of a vocal sound) produced with a sharp release of air: "Ruth let out an explosive sound of disbelief"
   • 2. likely to cause an outburst of anger or controversy: "Marco's explosive temper" Similar fierystormyviolentvolatilevolcanicangryfierceimpassionedpassionateintensevehementtempestuousturbulenttouchyirritableirasciblehot-headedshort-temperedquick-temperedtensechargedhighly chargedoverwroughtcriticalseriousdangerousperiloushazardousknife-edgetouch-and-gosensitivedelicateunstablevolatileinflammablevolcanicuglynastyinformal:iffydicey
   • 3. (of an increase) sudden and dramatic: "the explosive growth of personal computers in the 1980s" Similar suddendramaticrapidabruptmeteoricmushroomingsnowballingescalatingrocketingaccelerating

   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

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXPLOSIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › explosiveExplosive Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › explosiveEXPLOSIVE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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7. www.thefreedictionary.com › explosiveExplosive - definition of explosive by The Free Dictionary

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   Explosive is a substance or mixture that can release energy and gases rapidly, or a situation that is unstable or dangerous. Learn more about the different types, uses, and meanings of explosive from various sources and dictionaries.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › explosiveExplosive - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › explosive_1explosive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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.