Noun
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a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck
Adjective
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sudden and loud
"an explosive laugh"
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liable to lead to sudden change or violence
"an explosive issue"
"a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
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serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst
"an explosive device"
"explosive gas"
"explosive force"
"explosive violence"
"an explosive temper"