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explosive

[ ik-sploh-siv ]

adjective

  1. tending or serving to explode:

    an explosive temper; Nitroglycerin is an explosive substance.

  2. pertaining to or of the nature of an explosion:

    explosive violence.

  3. likely to lead to violence or hostility:

    an explosive issue.

  4. Phonetics. plosive.


noun

  1. an explosive agent or substance, as dynamite.
  2. Phonetics. plosive.

explosive

/ ɪˈəʊɪ /

adjective

  1. of, involving, or characterized by an explosion or explosions
  2. capable of exploding or tending to explode
  3. potentially violent or hazardous; dangerous

    an explosive situation

  4. phonetics another word for plosive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. 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
  2. a plosive consonant; stop
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԱ, noun
  • ˈDz, adverb
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  • non·s·Ա noun
  • ܲe·s adjective
  • un·s· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of explosive1

First recorded in 1660–70; explos(ion) + -ive
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Right around the rocket launch site, local ecosystems are affected by explosive emissions, acoustic oscillations, and land and water use for installation.

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As a state prosecutor, Yoon cemented his reputation as an explosive character who was almost obsessively guided by an innate sense of right and wrong.

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Still, the issue of trans athletes in sports has for months been explosive in national politics.

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The reports highlight a "perfect explosive mixture", "serious risk to personnel" and a smell of gas so strong, the authors claimed they could not stay in the area to complete their report.

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I am expecting a typical derby, in that I would not be surprised if this is another emotional game as well as an explosive one, with maybe a couple of players losing their heads.

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