explosive
/ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/
noun
- A substance that can cause an explosion.
- Dynamite is a common explosive used in mining.
- The soldiers were trained to safely handle and store explosives.
- The police found a large amount of explosive hidden in the warehouse.
adjective
- Able or likely to explode or cause an explosion.
- The workers handled the explosive chemicals with extreme care.
- Gasoline fumes are highly explosive in a confined space.
- The old mine was filled with explosive gas that could ignite at any moment.
- Very sudden, violent, or dramatic.
- The argument ended in an explosive shouting match.
- There was an explosive increase in the city's population over the last decade.
- The team's explosive offense scored three goals in the first ten minutes.
- Relating to a loud, sudden sound like an explosion.
- An explosive thunderclap shook the house.
- The car backfired with an explosive bang that startled everyone.
- The drummer's explosive beat got the crowd jumping.
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