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Nouns
(n)
explosive
a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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Adjectives
(a)
explosive
serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
“an explosive device”
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“explosive gas”
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“explosive force”
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“explosive violence”
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“an explosive temper”
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(s)
explosive
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volatile
liable to lead to sudden change or violence
“an explosive issue”
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“a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation”
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(s)
explosive
sudden and loud
“an explosive laugh”
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