explosive

US /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
UK /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
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a substance that can be made to explode

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The police found a large quantity of explosives hidden in the warehouse.
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Handling explosives requires specialized training.
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detonatordynamitebombchargemunition
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likely to explode or burst out with great force

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The situation became increasingly explosive as tensions rose.
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His temper is quite explosive, so be careful what you say.
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volatileunstablefieryturbulenttempestuous
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explosion