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explosive
'explosive' - used as an adjective
1. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
an explosive device
explosive gas
explosive force
explosive violence
an explosive temper
2. liable to lead to sudden change or violence
an explosive issue
3. sudden and loud
an explosive laugh

'explosive' - used as a noun
4. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
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Antonym
  • nonexplosive
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