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    Ex·plo·sive
    /ikˈsplōsiv/

    adjective

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

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

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

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

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

    noun. 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.

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

    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.

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

    adjective. 1. unstable, dangerous, volatile, hazardous, unsafe, perilous, combustible, inflammable Highly explosive gas is naturally found in coal mines. 2. sudden, rapid, marked, unexpected, startling, swift, abrupt the explosive growth of computer networks.

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

    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.

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

    often having sudden violent or angry feelings. an explosive temper. Topics Feelings c2. increasing suddenly and rapidly. the explosive growth of the export market. (of a sound) sudden and loud. There was an explosive crash and then everything fell silent.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishexplosive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

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

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

  12. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › explosiveexplosive | meaning of explosive in Longman Dictionary of...

    explosive meaning, definition, what is explosive: able or likely to explode: Learn more.

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