What is the meaning of explosive?

noun

  • A chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck.

adjective

  • Serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst.
    • usage: "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
  • Liable to lead to sudden change or violence.
    • usage: "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
  • Sudden and loud.
    • usage: "an explosive laugh"
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