explosive in WordNet English dictionary

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